Exploration, Recovery Act
The purpose of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is to provide a stimulus to the U.S. economy, and among other provisions, it provides funds to Federal agencies for use on contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance arrangements.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/02/2020 (Archived.)
Program Number
43.005
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Authorization
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Generally, it is anticipated that Recovery Act funds will be used to fund grants or cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit institutions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Generally, it is anticipated that Recovery Act funds will be used to fund grants or cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit institutions.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
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 Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Broad Agency Announcements.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
How are proposals selected?
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.
How may assistance be used?
Basic Research involving Exploration. Recovery Act funded grants and cooperative agreements. Generally, it is anticipated that Recovery Act funds will be used to fund grants or cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education and/or other non-profit institutions.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Annual Progress Reports - Summary of Annual Progress
Quarterly Progress Reports - Summary of Quarterly Progress/Metrics.
FederalReporting.gov. Standard Form (SF) 425
FederalReporting.gov. The requesting office is required to monitor recipient performance for an incremental period in a manner that permits evaluation and review of the effort performed. For example, measurement criteria for a Recovery Act increment may include:
1. Meeting specified milestones between beginning and ending dates.
2. Successful completion of significant activities or objectives identified.
3. On-time delivery of reports and other required documentation.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Office of Inspector General Audits
Records
No Data Available.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Two years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: by letter of credit.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Barbara Orlando 300 E Street, SW, Mail Stop: LH010, Washington, District of Columbia 20546 Email:
barbara.j.orlando@nasa.gov Phone: (202) 358-3911 Fax: (202) 358-3082.
Website Address
No Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
80-0124-0-1-252 - Exploration.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 14 $90,184; FY 15 est $62,726; and FY 16 est $0 - TAFS Number 80-0123 2009 2010.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Standard grant and cooperative agreement provisions
Recovery Act-specific terms and conditions
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.