The National Aeronautics and Space Administration serves as the nation's forefront of such exploration and continues to pioneer in aeronautics, exploration systems, science and space operations.
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities in the area of Cross Agency Support (CAS).
Cross Agency Support.(CAS) funds (Treasury Account Symbol = 80-0122-0-1-252) will be used to fund NASA Federal Financial Assistance awards with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit entities.
Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities in the area of Cross Agency Support (CAS).
Cross Agency Support.(CAS) funds (Treasury Account Symbol = 80-0122-0-1-252) will be used to fund NASA Federal Financial Assistance awards with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit entities.
85 Percent.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities in the area of Cross Agency Support (CAS).
Cross Agency Support.(CAS) funds (Treasury Account Symbol = 80-0122-0-1-252) will be used to fund NASA Federal Financial Assistance awards with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit entities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Basic Research, Educational Outreach, or Training Opportunities in the area of Cross Agency Support (CAS).
Cross Agency Support.(CAS) funds (Treasury Account Symbol = 80-0122-0-1-252) will be used to fund NASA Federal Financial Assistance awards with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit entities.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. (1) Broad Agency Announcements (Competitive)
(2) Unsolicited Proposals (Non-Competitive)
(3) Single-Recipient (Non-Competitive)
Award Procedures
(1) Broad Agency Announcements (Competitive)
(2) Unsolicited Proposals (Non-Competitive)
(3) Single-Recipient (Non-Competitive).
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
From 30 to 60 days.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Generally, up to three years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual Progress Reports (Summary of Annual Progress/Metrics); Quarterly Progress Reports (Summary of Quarterly Progress/Metrics), Summary of Research/Educational Outreach Reports, and FFATA (FSRS) Reports.
Standard Form (SF) 425.
Annual Progress Reports (Summary of Annual Progress/Metrics); Quarterly Progress Reports (Summary of Quarterly Progress/Metrics), Summary of Research/Educational Outreach Reports, and FFATA (FSRS) Reports.
Standard Form (SF) 425.
in a manner that permits evaluation and review of the effort performed.
For example, measurement criteria may include: (1) Meeting specified milestones between beginning and ending dates, (2) Successful completion of significant activities or objectives identified, and/or (3) On-time delivery of reports and other required documentation.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
No Data Available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
80-0122-0-1-252 - Cross Agency Support.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 09 $0; FY 10 est $0; FY 11 est $1,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
General and Special Conditions (Award Terms)
OMB Circulars
NASA Grant & Cooperative Agreement Handbook
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
R. Todd Lacks, 300 E Street, SW, Mail Stop: LH010, Washington, District of Columbia 20546 Email: todd.lacks@nasa.gov Phone: (202) 358-0799 Fax: (202) 358-3082.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Criteria for selecting proposals for award may include: (1) cost of the project, (2) qualifications of principal investigator and institution, (3) relevance to Agency program objectives and uses, and/or (4) technical and/or scientific merit.
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