Congressionally Directed Programs
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
NASA Community Projects/NASA Special Projects are provided by Congress for specific projects or programs in such a manner that the allocation (a) circumvents a merit-based or competitive allocation process, (b) applies to a very limited number of individuals or entities or (c) otherwise curtails the ability of the Executive Branch to independently manage the agency budget.
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Gives specific projects or programs money directly from Congress without competition. It's for a limited number of individuals or groups.
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What Is This Program?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the SAM.gov website
- Locate the Congressionally Directed Programs section
- Review the eligibility criteria and guidelines
- Prepare your application materials
- Submit your application through the designated portal
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://sam.gov
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- costs related to the funded activities
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- non-eligible costs
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if expending $750,000 or more in federal awards.
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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