Opportunity
Federal Register #31450233
NSF Requests Comment on Revised Grantee Reporting Requirements for EFRI Program
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
June 11, 2026
Identifier
31450233
NAICS
541690
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting public comment on revised reporting requirements for grantees of the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program. - Government Buyer: - National Science Foundation (NSF) - EFRI program supports interdisciplinary, high-risk engineering research - Products/Services Requested: - Annual reporting services from grantees - Reports must cover research outcomes, knowledge transfer, innovation, educational impacts, and other performance indicators - Reporting required for up to five years post-award - Unique Requirements: - No physical products or OEMs involved; this is an information collection requirement - Data supports program management, performance review, and evidence-based decision making - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is not a product procurement
Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting revision and renewal of the information collection related to grantee reporting requirements for the Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) program. The EFRI program funds interdisciplinary, high-risk engineering research projects with potential for significant impact. Grantees are required to submit annual reports on research outcomes, knowledge transfer, innovation, and educational impacts over a five-year period post-award. This data collection supports program management, performance review, and evidence-based decision making.