The National Science Foundation (NSF) has changed its cost sharing policy effective with proposals submitted on or after January 18, 2011. NSF no longer allows voluntary committed cost sharing unless specifically required by a program solicitation. The inclusion of person-months and $0 salary on a NSF budget is an example of voluntary committed cost sharing and is no longer allowed. The guidelines and examples are provided to ensure UA maintain compliance with both the NSF cost sharing policy and the OMB Clarification memorandum.
