Many New and Updated COVID-19 FAQs for NIH

All COVID-19 FAQs were reviewed and revised to align with NIH Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26. Impacted FAQs are marked as new/updated.

OMB Memorandum M-20-26 was released June 18, 2020 and addresses the following extended flexibilities:

  • Allowability of Salaries and Other Project Activities (2 CFR § 200.403, 2 CFR § 200.404, 2 CFR § 200.405)   
    • This flexibility is time limited and will expire on September 30, 2020. 
  • Extension of Single Audit Submission and COVID-19 Emergency Acts Fund Reporting (2 CFR § 200.512) 
    • This flexibility is time limited and will expire on December 31, 2020.