A Guide to Managing Federal Grants Federal Agency Weekly Cosponsored by NACUBO and NCURA, and Managed by AIS October 5, 2012 National Institutes of Health Department of Defense Other HHS Agencies and Offices Office of Management and Budget National Science Foundation Grants.gov NASA Miscellaneous Agencies and Offices National Institutes of Health October 5, 2012 * 10/5/12 FR: Forms to Support Genomic Data Sharing for Research Purposes; New Information Collection Request; Request for Comments<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954222&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-05/html/2012-24623.htm> October 4, 2012 * NOT-AA-12-007: Notice of Clarification to Award Budget for PA-12-178 Alcohol Abuse, Sleep Disorders and Circadian Rhythms (R21)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954223&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AA-12-007.html> * PA-13-003: Epigenetic Inheritance and Transgenerational Effects of Alcohol (R01)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954224&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-003.html> * PA-13-004: Epigenetic Inheritance and Transgenerational Effects of Alcohol (R21)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954225&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-004.html> * PAR-13-002: NHLBI Clinical Trial Pilot Studies (R34)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954226&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-002.html> * PAR-13-005 Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research (R21)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954227&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-005.html> * ASLAP Continuing Education Seminar: Nov. 3, Minneapolis, Minn.<%20http:/www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954228&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/olaw.htm> * 10/4/12 FR: National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors; Meeting, Dec. 11<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954229&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/04/2012-24420/national-toxicology-program-board-of-scientific-counselors-announcement-of-meeting-request-for> October 2, 2012 * NOT-DK-12-024: Technical Assistance Webinar for RFA-DK-12-009: George M. OBrien Urology Cooperative Research Centers Program (U54)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954230&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-DK-12-024.html> * Nexus September 2012 (OER newsletter)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954231&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/monthly-issue/?theyear=2012&month=9&which_view=article> * NIH ENCODE Grants Advance Effort to Survey Entire Human Instruction Book<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954232&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2012/nhgri-01.htm> * 2012 NIH Director's Early Independence Awards Recognizes 14 Scientists<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954233&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2012/od-01.htm> October 1, 2012 * NOT-DK-12-022: Notice to Extend the Application Due Date for RFA-DK-12-502: Limited Competition for the Continuation of Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) Consortium (U01)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954234&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-DK-12-022.html> * NOT-DK-12-023: Technical Assistance Webinar for RFA-DK-013: Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research (KURe) Career Development Program (K12) <http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954235&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-DK-12-023.html> * PA-12-291: Effects of In Utero Alcohol Exposure on Adult Health and Disease (R01)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954236&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-291.html> * PA-12-292: Effects of In Utero Alcohol Exposure on Adult Health and Disease (R21)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954237&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-292.html> * Celebrating Science (OER blog)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954238&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/rock-talk/%20> Other HHS Agencies and Offices October 5, 2012 * 10/5/12 FR: Possession, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Toxins; Biennial Review; Final Rule (CDC)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954239&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-05/pdf/2012-24389.pdf> October 4, 2012 * Fiscal Year 2013 HHS OIG Work Plan<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954240&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://oig.hhs.gov/reports-and-publications/workplan/index.asp#current> * OIG Outlook 2013 Webcast<%20http:/www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954241&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/outlook/index.asp%20> * 10/3/12 FR: Clinical Investigator Training Course (FDA)<%20http:/www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954242&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/03/2012-24214/clinical-investigator-training-course%20> October 2, 2012 * New Podcast Available -- September 2012 OIG Update<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954243&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://oig.hhs.gov/newsroom/podcasts/updates.asp#0912> October 1, 2012 * 10/1/12 FR: Draft Guidance for Industry on Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections: Developing Drugs for Treatment; Availability (FDA)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954244&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/01/2012-24036/draft-guidance-for-industry-on-complicated-intra-abdominal-infections-developing-drugs-for-treatment> * 10/1/12 FR: Draft Guidance for Industry on Developing Antimicrobial Drugs for Treatment of Acute Bacterial Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Availability (FDA)<%20http:/www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954245&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/01/2012-24035/guidance-for-industry-on-acute-bacterial-exacerbations-of-chronic-bronchitis-in-patients-with> * 10/1/12 FR: Public Workshop; Public Comments; Clinical Development Programs for Disease-Modifying Agents for Peripheral Neuropathy (FDA)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954246&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/01/2012-24037/clinical-development-programs-for-disease-modifying-agents-for-peripheral-neuropathy-public-workshop> National Science Foundation October 5, 2012 * Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954247&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13502/nsf13502.htm?org=NSF> * 10/5/12 FR: Advisory Committee for Education and Human Resources; Meeting, Nov. 7-8<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954248&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-05/html/2012-24648.htm> October 4, 2012 * Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, January 2013<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954249&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf13001/index.jsp?org=NSF> * Award and Administration Guide, January 2013<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954250&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf13001/aag_index.jsp?org=NSF> * Grant Proposal Guide, January 2013<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954251&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/policydocs/pappguide/nsf13001/gpgprint.pdf> * FastLane Unavailable Sunday, October 7, 12:01AM to 8:00AM EDT for Scheduled Maintenance<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954252&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp> * Dear Colleague Letter: Interdisciplinary Research Across the SBE Sciences<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954253&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12123/nsf12123.jsp?org=NSF> * Cyber-Enabled Sustainability Science and Engineering (CyberSEES)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954254&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13500/nsf13500.htm?org=NSF> October 2, 2012 * NSF Awards Grants for Research on Coupled Natural and Human Systems<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954255&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=125578&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click> * I/UCRC: Advanced Space Technologies Research & Engineering Center (ASTREC) IAB Meeting, Nov. 15-16<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954256&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=125608&WT.mc_id=USNSF_13&WT.mc_ev=click> October 1, 2012 * Teleconference of the Advisory Committee for Cyberinfrastructure (ACCI), Oct. 17<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954257&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=125572&WT.mc_id=USNSF_13&WT.mc_ev=click> * New NSF-NIH-USDA-BBSRC Grants Fund Research on How Infectious Diseases Are Transmitted<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954258&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=125496&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click> * MPS Advisory Committee Meetings (MPSAC), Nov. 8-9<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954259&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=125588&WT.mc_id=USNSF_13&WT.mc_ev=click> * International Investment and R&D Data Link: 2004-2007 <http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954260&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf12327> NASA October 5, 2012 * U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Inspector General's External Quality Control Review of the NASA Office Inspector General's Office of Audits <http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954261&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://oig.nasa.gov/audits/reports/FY12/System-Review.pdf> October 4, 2012 * NASA Offers Opportunities for Biological Research on Space Station<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954262&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/oct/HQ_12-344_Space_Biology_NRA.html> Department of Defense [none posted] Office of Management and Budget October 5, 2012 * Fueling American Entrepreneurship With Open Data (OSTP blog)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20956362&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/10/03/fueling-american-entrepreneurship-open-data> Grants.gov [none posted] Miscellaneous Agencies and Offices October 5, 2012 * 10/5/12 FR: Biennial Review and Republication of Select Agent and Toxin List; Amendments to Select Agent and Toxin Regulations; Final Rule (USDA)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954263&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-10-05/pdf/2012-24434.pdf> * Energy Department Announces New Investments in University-Led Nuclear Energy Innovation<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954264&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://energy.gov/articles/energy-department-announces-new-investments-university-led-nuclear-energy-innovation> * Important Farm Bill Guidance: Implications of Expiration of 2008 Farm Bill (USDA, NIFA)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954265&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/farm_bill.html> October 4, 2012 * $3.2 Million in Grants Awarded for Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (ED)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954266&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/32-million-grants-awarded-fulbright-hays-doctoral-dissertation-research-abroad> October 2, 2012 * Research.gov undergoing maintenance Tuesday, Oct. 2, 9:00 to 10:30 PM EDT. PIs and SPOs will not be able to login during this time. POR, Financial Functions, and GAPPS will not be available. <http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954267&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.research.gov/%20> * USDA Awards Grants to Enhance Health and Safety Education in Rural Areas<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954268&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.nifa.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2012news/10012_rural_health.html> * 10/2/12 FR: Meeting, Nov. 1; EPA Human Studies Review Board<%20http:/www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954269&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/02/2012-24239/human-studies-review-board-notification-of-a-public-meeting> * 10/2/12 FR: Trafficking in Persons; Strengthening Protections in Federal Contracts (EO 13627)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954270&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/02/2012-24374/strengthening-protections-against-trafficking-in-persons-in-federal-contracts> October 1, 2012 * U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $6.9 Million for Research on Rehabilitation Care for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954271&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-awards-more-69-million-research-rehabilitation-care-indi> * U.S. Education Department Awards $950,000 to the University of Alabama for Advanced Engineering Research and Development Program<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954272&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-education-department-awards-950000-university-alabama-advanced-engineering-re> * A New, Single Home for ED Data<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954273&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/09/a-new-single-home-for-ed-data/> * 10/1/12 FR: Funding Availability; University Transportation Centers Program (DOT, Research and Innovative Technology Administration)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954274&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/10/01/2012-24114/university-transportation-centers-program/> * Energy Datapalooza: Unleashing the Power of Open Data to Advance our Energy Future (OSTP blog)<http://www.mmsend25.com/link.cfm?r=543691700&sid=20954275&m=2333967&u=Atlantic2&j=11552378&s=http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/10/01/energy-datapalooza-unleashing-power-open-data-advance-our-energy-future/>