Background

The National Science Foundation, to meet Congressional directives, requires that each recipient institution cost share 1% of all unsolicited research funds received from the NSF in each fiscal year.

UW Procedures in tracking the Statuatory cost sharing:

The UW will solicit at the time of award, the Cost Sharing Documentation Form from the Dean's office of the receiving College, School or Division. Every award does not need to bear exactly 1% of the requirement as the cost sharing will be aggregated for all UW research projects over the fiscal year. No account will be set up without this form having been received from the appropriate Divisional Office.

Key Information about the NSF Cost Sharing Policies:

NSF Important Notice 128 Detailing the procedures and allowability of any cost sharing beyond the Statuatory 1% requirement. In NO event unless cost sharing is specifically required in the Program Announcement (and never for unsolicited proposals) should cost sharing be included in NSF applications.

NSF Grants Policy Manual Section 330

NSF FAQ Regarding Cost Sharing