COVID-19 Information for Sponsored Programs

During COVID-19, the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) plans to be fully operational.

OSP is monitoring the release of information related to COVID-19 from the University of Pittsburgh and from funding sponsors, including federal agencies. The information below will continue to be updated.

OSP Communications
E-mail regarding COVID-19 Information (released 03-12-2020) 

Pitt Research

Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Update on Research at Pitt (12-14-2020)
Office of Research Protections Important Update on Tier 3 Studies (11-24-2020)
​Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Update on Tier 3 Research Activities (11-23-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Updated Details, Resources for Research Operations During the Pandemic (10-20-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Research Restart website (06-10-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Research Restart announcement (06-03-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Guidelines for Essential Research Personnel  (released 03-25-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Coordination of COVID-19 Research at Pitt and UPMC (released 03-23-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research COVID-19: Status of Clinical Research Operations at Pitt (released 03-16-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Pandemic Preparedness Guide for Researchers (released 03-12-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Important - Clinical Research operations and COVID-19 (released 03-11-2020)
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Emergency Page (released 03-11-2020) 
Senior Vice Chancellor for Research COVID-19: Status of Research Operations at Pitt (released 03-11-2020)

University of Pittsburgh
Office of the Chancellor Our plans for being safe on campus (released 06-20-2020)
COVID-19 Update, confirmed case of coronavirus on campus (released 03-22-2020)
Office of Human Resources COVID-19 Workplace Concerns: Resources for Employees (released 03-18-2020)
​Office of the Chancellor A Reduction in Operating Status (released 03-18-2020)
Office of the Chancellor COVID-19 update for faculty and staff (released 03-14-2020)
Office of the Chancellor COVID-19 Pandemic: Pitt's Actions (released 03-10-2020)
Pitt OHR Information Regarding Travel Expense Reimbursement and COVID-19 (released 03-10-2020) 
Public Safety & Emergency Management’s COVID-19 information page (released 03-10-2020)
Pitt IT's Covid-19 Preparation Information (released 03-10-2020)

External Agencies

• NIH​
  • NOT-OD-22-112 Clarification and Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications for the Summer 2022 Due Dates During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 05-16-2022)
  • NOT-OD-22-113 Extending the Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: January 2023 Councils (released 04-25-2022)
  • NOT-HS-22-010 AHRQ Announces Interest in Health Services Research on Health System and Healthcare Professional Responsiveness to COVID-19 (released 02-18-2022)
  • RFA-NR-22-001 Pre-Application Webinar for Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic-related Food and Housing Policies and Programs on Health Outcomes in Health Disparity Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (released 02-14-2022)
  • NOT-OD-22-062 Further Continuation of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 02-07-2022)
  • NOT-AG-21-061 Notice of Early Expiration of NOT-AG-21-015 "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Aging-Relevant Behavioral and Social Research on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)" (released 09-10-2021)
  • Clarification and Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications for the Fall 2021 Due Dates During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 8-25-2021)
  • Extending the Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: May 2022 Council (released 8-25-2021)
  • Notice of Clarification of Research Priorities for RFA-AA-21-002 "SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and Consequences of Alcohol Use (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" (NOT-AA-21-009) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (released 3-23-2021)
  • Notice of Clarification of Research Priorities for RFA-AA-21-003 "SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and Consequences of Alcohol Use (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" (NOT-AA-21-010) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (released 3-23-2021)
  • Notice of Clarification of Research Priorities for RFA-AA-21-004 "SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and Consequences of Alcohol Use (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (released 3-23-2021)
  • Extramural News: Open Mike "Check Out NIH’s New COVID-19 Research Website" (released 1-19-2021)
  • Extramural Nexus: Extended Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 12-01-2020)
  • NOT-OD-21-026 Extended Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 11-06-2020)
  • NOT-HS-21-002 AHRQ Guide Notice on Exception to the Use of the Single IRB Review Requirements During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (released 11-06-2020)
  • NOT-OD-21-018 Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions on the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for COVID-19 Research (released 10-28-2020)
  • NOT-OD-21-006 Exceptions to Use of a Single IRB During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency (released 10-23-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-164 Policy for Charging Personal Protective Equipment to NIH Grants and Cooperative Agreements as Direct Costs (released 09-11-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-163 Extending the Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 08-14-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-158 Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 08-14-2020)
  • NOT-GM-20-042 Notice to Reduce the Number of Research Projects Required in PAR-19-313 "Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Phase 1 (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)" (released 07-21-2020)
  • NOT-GM-20-043 Notice to Reduce the Number of Research Projects Required in PAR-19-312 "Limited Competition: Renewal of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) (Phase 2) (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)" (released 07-21-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-122 Guidance for Applicants Preparing Applications for the Fall 2020 Due Dates During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 07-08-2020)
  • Many New and Updated COVID-19 FAQs (released 07-02-2020)
  • Will NIH Accept Late Applications for New Awards From Applicants Affected by COVID-19? (released 06-16-2020)
  • Extramural Nexus regarding Requirement for Electronic Submission of All Administrative Supplements (released 06-30-2020)
    • NOT-OD-20-128 Notice of Requirement for Electronic Submission of all Administrative Supplements (released 06-30-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-123 Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 06-12-2020)
  • Open Mike: Emerging Research Now Available Through New NIH Preprint Pilot (released 06-09-2020)
  • Open Mike: Accepting Preliminary Data as Post-Submission Material and Other COVID-19-Related Application Flexibilities (released 06-09-2020)
  • Guide Notice of Information Highlighting Harmonization and Data Sharing Expectations for Supplement and Revision Projects Addressing Social, Behavioral, Economic and Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (released 06-10-2020)
  • Special Exception to the NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Post-Submission Material Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 06-10-2020)
  • NIAID Replaces COVID-19 NOSI for R03, Small Business Applications (released 05-20-2020)
    • NOT-AI-20-051 Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Select Research Areas for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • NOT-AG-20-033 NIA Late Application Policy for NIA-Specific FOAs with Application Due Dates in May, June, and July 2020 (released 05-17-2020)
  • NOT-DE-20-025 NIDCR Announces Availability of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)-Related Notices of Special Interest (NOSI) NOT-DE-20-022 and NOT-DE-20-023 (released 05-17-2020)
  • NOT-GM-20-033 Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Availability of Urgent Award for Competitive Revisions to IDeA-CTR Awards to Address the Need for Documenting 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)-Related Patient Outcomes (released 05-15-2020)
  • NOT-CA-20-065 Request for Information (RFI): Strategy for Research in Coronavirus Serology Testing and Serological Sciences (released 05-14-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-105 NIH Late Application Policy for Institutional Training Grants to PA-20-142 and PA-20-162 Due to Public Health Emergency for United States Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (released 05-11-2020)
  • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding (Updated) (05-06-2020)
  • Nora’s Blog (The Blog of the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIDA) (released 04-06-2020)
  • Updates on NIAID Funding for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-2019 Research (04-01-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-091 UPDATE: NIH Late Application Policy Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-26-2020)
  • Open Mike Responding to Frequent Questions on Flexibilities Related to NIH Funding and COVID-19 (released 03-26-2020)
  • NOT-AI-20-040 Notice of Early Expiration of "Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) regarding the Availability of Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)," NOT-AI-20-030 (released 03-25-2020)
  • Webinar on Pandemic Contingency Planning and Its Impact on Animal Care (released 03-19-2020)
  • Information for Researchers Requesting SARS-CoV-2 from BEI Resources (released 03-18-2020)
  • Video Message to Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funds on Flexibilities Needed for COVID-19   (released 03-17-2020)
    • Pitt's summary of this video recording (released 03-19-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-088 Flexibilities for Assured Institutions for Activities of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) Due to COVID-19 (released 03-16-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-087 Guidance for NIH-funded Clinical Trials and Human Subjects Studies Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-16-2020)
  • Open Mike COVID-19 Resources for Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding (released 03-13-2020)
  • NIH Guidance on Travel and Meetings (released 03-12-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-086 Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-12-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-083 General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Proposal Submission and Award Management Related to COVID-19 (released 03-10-2020)
  • COVID-19 Situation Summary page (released 03-10-2020)
  • NOT-OD-20-082 NIH LATE APPLICATION POLICY Due to Public Health Emergency for United States for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-09-2020)
  • NIH Fogarty International Center Coronavirus news, funding, and resources for global health researchers
• ​NSF
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for National Science Foundation (NSF) Panelists (07-20-2020)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Relating to NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26 for NSF Proposers and Awardees (07-20-2020)
  • NSF 20-105 Dear Colleague Letter: Sentinel Cells for Surveillance and Response to Emergent Infectious Diseases (Sentinels) (07-15-2020)
  • NSF 20-100 Dear Colleague Letter: Supporting Research on Pandemics within the Civic Innovation Challenge and Broadened NSF Support for the Challenge (06-22-2020)
  • Statement on NSF Proposal Deadlines (06-16-2020)
  • NSF 20-095 Dear Colleague Letter: IUCRC Program Policy Flexibility in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Situation (released 06-09-2020)
  • FAQs for Proposers and Awardees (05-05-2020)
  • FAQs for Panelists (05-05-2020)
  • Impact on Existing Deadline Dates (Updated 4-16-2020)
  • FAQs for SBIR and STTR Grantees (Archived) (4-10-2020)
  • NSF Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-20
  • Extended Deadlines (04-03-2020)
  • Revised FAQs for Proposers and Awardees (Archived) (04-02-2020)
  • Revision of NSF’s Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17: "Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations" (04-01-2020)
  • FAQs for REU, RET, IRES Sites and Similar Activities (Archived) (03-31-2020)
  • S-STEM Community Update (released 03-25-2020)
  • Implementation of OMB Memo M-20-17: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (released 03-23-2020)
  • Letter to Community Regarding COVID-19 (released 03-23-2020)
  • Impact on Existing Deadline Dates (released 03-17-2020)
  • Detailed guidance on the Coronavirus website. (released 03-12-2020)
• OMB
  • M-21-20 Promoting Public Trust in the Federal Government through Effective Implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act and Stewardship of the Taxpayer Resources (Released 03-30-2021)
  • M-20-27 Additional Guidance on Federal Contracting Resiliency in the Fight Against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (released 07-14-2020)
  • M-20-26 Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (released 06-18-2020)
  • OMB Memo M-20-021 Implementation Guidance for Supplemental Funding in Response to COVID-19 Webinar (04-16-2020)
  • NIDILRR Implementation of Flexibilities Under OMB Memo M-20-17 (released 03/31/2020)
  • Managing Federal Contract Performance Issues Associated with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-20-2020)
  • Memorandum M-20-17 Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations (released 03-19-2020)
  • Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-09-2020)
• Other Federal Agencies
  • ACL COVID-19 Response FAQ (released 03-20-2020)
  • Acquisition.gov Federal Contracts: Coronavirus Acquisition-Related Information and Resources (released 03-24-2020)
  • Administration for Children and Families (ACF) IM-ACF-OA-2020-02: Important Updates to Administrative Flexibilities identified in IM-ACF-OA-2020-01 (released on 07-24-2020)
  • AHRQ NOT-HS-20-010 Flexibilities Available to AHRQ Recipients and Applicants Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Due to Loss of Operations
  • CDC
    • New Flexibilities Guidance Posted for Applicants and Recipients (released 04-19-2021)
    • Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices The meeting will be held on February 28, 2021-March 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT (times subject to change). Written comments must be received on or before March 1, 2021 (released 02-25-2021)
    • Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Notice of meeting and request for comment. (released 09-21-2020)
    • Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices The meeting will be held on September 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (released 08-14-2020), 
    • Updated CDC Flexibilities Guidance (released 07-10-2020)
    • New Administrative Flexibilities Guidance for CDC Recipients affected by COVID-19 (released 04-21-2020)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information for CDC Applicants and Recipients of CDC Funding (released 03-27-2020)
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services New and Expanded Flexibilities for Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) (released 4-17-2020) 
  • Department of Education
    • Proposed Priorities and Definitions-Education Innovation and Research-COVID-19 and Equity (released 05-03-2021)
    • Calculation of the Endowment Factor for Allocations to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Under Section 314(a)(2)(A) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (released  03-23-21)
    • HEERF Notice of Interpretation for Period of Allowable HEERF Expenses (released  03-19-21)
    • HEERF Lost Revenue FAQs (released  03-19-21)
    • HEERF Period of Allowable Expenses Grant Records Notice (released  03-19-21)
    • New HEERF Guidance on expenses through the pandemic and calculating lost revenue (released  03-19-21)
  • Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Meeting (released 02-12-2021)
  • DHS News Release: DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19
  • DOD
    • The Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (released 04-02-2020)
    • USAMRAA COVID-19 FAQs for Grant Applicants and Recipients (released 03-25-2020)
      • There are currently no plans to modify existing application deadline dates but please continue to monitor Grants.gov for any potential change(s) to an application deadline
    • Frequently Asked Questions for DOD Research Proposers and Awardees Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-24-2020)
    • DARPA Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for DARPA Performers (released 03-19-2020)
    • Department of the Airforce Potential Contract Impacts due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (released 03-17-2020)
  • DOE
    • Memorandum for Office of Science Applicants and Awardees (released 09-30-2020)
    • DOE Resources Supporting Coronavirus Research (released 04-30-2020)
    • COVID-19: DOE Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-17 (released 04-14-2020)
    • PF 2020-20 COVID-19 Guidance for Financial Assistance Actions (released 03-30-2020)
    • COVID-19 Travel Guidance (released 03-23-2020)
    • Dear Colleague Letter soliciting input to COVID-19 R&D response (released 03-13-2020)
    • Accommodating Interruptions from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)(released 03-13-2020)
  • DOJ
    • OVW FAQs for Grantees Regarding the Payment and Use of Leave for Grant-Funded Staff (released 03-19-2020)
    • OJP COVID-19 Impacts (released 03-16-2020)
      • Solicitations with application due dates between March 16th and March 31st will have a 2-week extension for submission.
  • EPA FAQs on Grant Issues in Response to COVID-19 (released 03-27-2020)
  • FDA
    • NOT-FD-20-019 Flexibilities Available to Applicants and Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance Affected by COVID-19 (released 03-26-2020)
    • Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic (released 03-19-2020)
  • FEMA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures (03-19-2020)
  • House Appropriations H.R. 6074 CORONAVIRUS PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2020 (03-06-2020)
  • HRSA
    • Updated FAQ: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions – Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (updated 08-13-2020)
    • HRSA Temporarily Waving Query Fees for Health Care Entities to Search the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) (released 04-21-2020)
    • COVID-19 Grantee Frequently Asked Questions
    • Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (released 03-19-2020)
  • Institutes of Education Sciences (IES) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) for IES Grantees (released 04-17-2020)
  • National Eye Institute (NEI) NOT-EY-22-010 Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Addressing Accessibility Inequities with COVID Home-Based Testing for Individuals with Visual Impairment (released 02-07-2022)
  • National Cancer Institute NOT-CA-20-054 Notice of Information: Contributing to the Global COVID-19 Crisis Response by Allowing Some NCI-supported Projects to be Redirected to COVID-19-related Research During the Crisis (04-28-2020)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) NOT-HL-22-007 Notice of Information: Temporary Extension of Eligibility for NHLBI K24 Applicants Due to COVID-19 (released 01-14-2022)
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA) NOT-AG-20-031 Frequently Asked Questions for NOT-AG-20-022 Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): NIA Availability of Administrative Supplements and Revision Supplements on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (released 04-21-2020) 
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) 
    • NOT-DE-21-021 Notice to Extend Eligibility for Submission of Pathway to Independence Award Applications (K99/R00) to NIDCR due to Covid-19 disruptions (released 01-14-2022)
    • NOT-DE-21-003 Continuation of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIDCR Dual Degree Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 04-26-2021)
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) NOT-DK-22-016 NIDDK Notice of Continuation of Temporary Extension of Eligibility for the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) Award During the COVID-19 Pandemic (released 03-07-2022)
  • NIAID Multi-Pronged Response to the COVID-2019 Outbreak (released 02-19-2020)
  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NOT-MH-20-061 Notice Announcing the Availability of Common Data Elements for Research Related to the Public Health Emergency caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) NOT-NR-22-013 Notice Announcing FAQs, Webinar Recording, and Presentation for RFA-NR-22-001 "Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic-related Food and Housing Policies and Programs on Health Outcomes in Health Disparity Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)"
  • NASA
    • Making Innovative Use of NASA Satellite Data to Address Environmental, Economic, and/or Societal Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (03-27-2020)
    • Frequently Asked Questions about Grants and Research during the COVID-19 Epidemic (released 03-31-2020)
    • Virtual Town Hall 2020 (released 03-23-2020)
  • NEA
    • First Phase of American Rescue Plan Funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Announced (released 4-29-2021)
    • FAQs and Information for Applicants and Grantees in response to COVID-19 and Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations (released 03-18-2020)
  • NEH
    • Receives $75 Million to Distribute to Cultural Institutions Affected by Coronavirus (released 03-27-2020)
    • FAQs – Funding for NEH Applicants and Grantees Impacted by the Coronavirus (released 03-13-2020)
  • NSA
  • Office of Research on Women's Health NOT-OD-22-092 Request for Information (RFI): Inviting comments to inform the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the intersection of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic and the health of women (released 03-21-2022)
  • OTSI OSTI provides a custom search for Coronavirus and Related Biological Research Results and a list of search terms related to coronavirus research. (released 04-30-2019)
  • PCORI Applicant and Awardee FAQs Related to COVID-19 (released 04-02-2020)
  • SAMHSA
    • SAMHSA Headlines: Dr. McCance-Katz Addresses the Cabinet on Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 (released 05-28-2020)
    • COVID-19 Information for SAMHSA Discretionary Grant Recipients (released 03-24-2020)
  • Science.gov A federated search that provides access to free journal articles, peer-reviewed accepted manuscripts, and reports of research funded by federal science agencies – has provided a custom search for Coronavirus Related Research. (released 04-30-2019)
  • USAID 
    • COVID-19 Guidance for implementing partners (05-15-2020)
    • COVID-19 Unsolicited Proposal/Application Progress (05-15-2020)
    • LearningLab Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic (05-15-2020)
  • U.S. Department of Education
    • Supplemental Frequently Asked Questions under Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (08-11-2020)
    • Fiscal Operations Report for 2019–20 and Application to Participate for 2021–22 (FISAP) Reporting Instructions and Additional Flexibilities Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (08-03-2020)
    • Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; CARES Act 18004(a)(3) Budget and Expenditure Reporting comments due September 21, 2020 (07-22-2020)
    • Additional Regulatory Flexibilities related to COVID-19 (07-10-2020)
    • Supplemental FAQs for the CARES Act HEERF (06-17-2020)
    • UPDATED Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (06-16-2020)
      • Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (06-16-2020)
    • CARES ACT Eligibility: Final Rule (06-17-2020)
    • COVID-19 FAQs for Non-CARES Act Competitive Grant Programs Administered by the  Office of Postsecondary Education (06-08-2020)
    • FAQs from Students about the HEERF Student Grants
    • Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting - Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students (05-08-2020)
    • Secretary Devos Announces $3 Billion in Emergency Education Block Grants for Governors (4-14-2020)
    • Select Questions Related to Use of Department of Education Grant Funds During the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
      • The Office of Postsecondary Education issued Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
      • The Office of Postsecondary Education issued Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies.
  • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services HHS Begins Distribution of Payments to Hospitals with High COVID-19 Admissions, Rural Providers (05-08-2020)
  • USDA
    • NIFA-20-005 NIFA Coronavirus FAQs (07-22-2020)
    • COVID-19 FAQs Webinar (04-17-2020) 
    • Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Webinar on 5/5 (04-17-2020)
    • Updated NIFA Coronavirus FAQs (4/14/2020)
    • Rural Development COVID-19 Response
  • VA Contractor COVID-19 Guidance (released 03-12-2020)
• Other Agencies and Organizations
  • Administration for Community Living Medicare Coverage Webinar (released 04-22-2020)
  • AHA
    • Research Insider – April 2020 Edition (released 04-07-2020)
    • ​Notice to AHA Research Community Regarding COVID-19 (released 03-20-2020)
  • Allegheny County DHS COVID-19 Updates for DHS Providers
  • Candid Funds for Coronavirus Relief (released 04-06-2020)
  • Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS Increases Medicare Payment for High-Production Coronavirus Lab Tests (04-15-2020)
  • Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA) COSSA COVID-19 Pandemic Resources (4-16-2020)
  • Council on Government Relations (COGR) 
    • COGR's FAQs and Resources on COVID-19's Impact to Federal Awards (06-12-2020)
    • Webinar 1: Case Studies on COVID-19’s Impact on Sponsored Activities at Research Institutions – Slides (04-09-2020)
    • FAQs Regarding COVID-19’s Impact to Federal Awards (04-08-2020) 
  • Grants Plus Emergency Grant Opportunities (released 04-06-2020)
  • PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Communities, and Local Governments (07-16-2020)
  • PA Department of Health (DOH) Interim Guidance for Department of Health Grantees on COVID-19 Response (released 03-16-2020)
  • Small Business Administration 
    • Appeals of SBA Loan Review Decisions Under the Paycheck Protection Program (08-28-2020)
    • ​Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Additional Revisions to First Interim Final Rule (06-18-2020)

Funding Opportunities