New FastLane Requirement

The FastLane Cover Sheet has been revised for consistency with the requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) to replace the Performing/Research Organization information with Project/Performance Site Primary Location information. this change has already been made on government-wide basis in the SF 424 family of forms. If the project will be performed at a location other than the awardee, additional geographic information must be provided (Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) Chapter II.C.2.a).

To ensure compliance with the FFATA reporting requirements, and to improve the quality of data associated with NSF-funded awards, the GPG now specifies that a nine-digit zip code is validated against the US Postal Service’s (USPS) database, which ensures that the location can be accurately identified as well as aligning with the correct congressional district.

When entering the zip code for the the Primary Place of Performance for locations within the United States, you may encounter the error message “a valid zip code is required”. If you receive this error message, you must enter the correct zip code in order to submit your proposal. It is recommended that you look up the street address of the Project/Performance Site Primary Location on the USPS website (here) and enter the zip code displayed there.

If you have questions regarding this new requirement, you may contact that DIAS/Policy Office by email at policy@nsf.gov, or (703) 292-8243. Technical questions regarding FastLane submission should be directed to fastlane@nsf.gov, or 1-800-673-6188.

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