Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: For ninety-five percent of proposals, NSF will be able to advise applicants whether their proposals have been declined or recommended for funding within six months. The time interval begins on the proposal deadline/target date (or from the date of actual receipt if the program does not use deadline or target dates). The time interval ends when the cognizant NSF Division Director accepts the Program Officer's recommendation. Appeals: The principal investigator may request, in writing within 90 days of a declination or return, that the Foundation reconsider its action in declining or returning any proposal or application. Renewals: Contact NSF program staff for specific renewal policies and procedures. 223 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Programs have no statutory formula. Projects vary with regard to the required level of institutional contribution or cost-sharing; requirements are provided in program announcements. Under the "Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement" and "Advanced Technological Education" programs, funds requested for equipment and other technology must be matched by a nonfederal contribution equal to or greater than the NSF contribution. Adaptation and Implementation projects under the Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program require matching of the entire NSF budget request. Minority serving institutions that are covered
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