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NSF: Proposals Impacting Tribal Nation Resources & Interests

Posted: 11/15/2024 ()

As of 5/20/2024, NSF proposals that may impact the resources or interests of a federally recognized Tribal Nation will not be awarded by NSF without prior written approval from the official(s) designated by the relevant Tribal Nation(s).

Proposers must:

  • Seek guidance from the potentially impacted Tribal Nation on activities that require review and prior approval from that Tribal Nation’s authorized designee.
  • Submit a written request to the relevant Tribal Nation (based on their guidance), for approval to carry out the proposed activity that requires their review and approval.
  • Complete the checkbox for “Potential Impacts on Tribal Nations” on the Cover Sheet. Note, lead organizations are responsible for this on collaborative proposals & proposals with subawards considered a single unified project.
  • Upload one of the following into “Other supplementary documents” of Research.gov:
    • a copy of the written request to the relevant Tribal Nation to carry out any proposed activity/activities that may require prior approval from them
    • written confirmation from the Tribal Nation(s) that review and approval is not required
    • a copy of relevant Tribal Nation approval

Review NSF’s  Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1), CH2 E10, Seeking and Obtaining Tribal Nation Approval for Proposals that May Impact Tribal Resources or Interests.