NSF is no longer accepting paper based proposals. FastLane use will be mandatory effective October 1, 2000. For more information, please see the latest version of the Grant Proposal Guide, which contains the requirements for proposal preparation and the Guide to Getting Started on FastLane for additional guidance on preparing your proposal for electronic submission.

Proposers unfamiliar with the NSF award process may wish to read "A Step by Step Guide for Prospective Principal Investigators".