No Cost Extension (NCE) Guidelines

No- Cost Extensions​

A No- Cost Extension (NCE) can extend the project period of performance if the project has encountered any delays (i.e supply- chain issues, pandemics or other issues that hinder your ability to complete the project on time).  An NCE does not include any additional funds.​

For Grants:  access the NCE request form: https://www.nssc.nasa.gov/nocostextension​

Written notifications requesting an extension must include supporting reasons and a progress report.  The NCE must be received by the NASA Grant officer at least 10 days prior to the last day of the period of performance.  The first No- Cost Extension will be automatically approved with the request form.  Subsequent NCEs will require Program Officer approval.​

See the Information for PIs for information that should be included in your progress report. [link- Reporting Guideline Progress Report]​

For NASA centers or JPL: please submit a No Cost Extension request through your Program Officer before the end of the period of performance.  You should also include supporting reasons and a progress report when asking for an NCE.