The RTC Prior Approval Matrix (PDF) is a quick resource to determine when sponsor prior approval is required for certain actions. The RTC Prior Approval Matrix is only applicable to those awards that incorporate the RTC into their terms. These are generally Grants issued by:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), US Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The most up-to-date version of the RTC is located at this link: https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/rtc.jsp
