NASA seeks input on space grant paperwork tweaks.
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
NASA is updating how it collects info for grants and awards to make things easier and clearer for nonprofits, schools, governments, and businesses. They want your feedback by October 29, 2026, to keep improving the process and make sure federal funds are tracked right. This update helps NASA pick the best projects and share space news with everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Who must provide NASA grant information
If you are a nonprofit, an institution of higher education, a government entity, or a for‑profit firm, NASA is requiring you to provide information for Financial Assistance Awards/Grants and Cooperative Agreements (NSPIRES) using electronic collection methods. NASA invited public comment on this revised information collection, with comments due by October 29, 2026.
Estimated paperwork hours and per-report burdens
NASA estimates the collection will involve 60,217 responses annually totaling 1,712,434 hours. Specific estimates include 11,000 proposals at 120 hours each (1,320,000 hours), 28,000 financial report responses at 9 hours each (252,000 hours), 7,000 performance reports at 8 hours each (56,000 hours), 7,217 administrative/funding changes at 2 hours each (14,434 hours), and 7,000 recordkeeping entries at 10 hours each (70,000 hours).
NASA aims to reduce paperwork and improve clarity
NASA states this revision is part of its continuing effort under the Paperwork Reduction Act to reduce paperwork and respondent burden and to enhance public understanding and dissemination of agency activities. The collection is also intended to help NASA make informed selections of proposals and ensure proper accounting under 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR part 1800.
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