A No-Cost Extension is an extended performance period with no additional funding committed to the project. Sponsors expect the sponsored project to be completed within the specified deadline, however, the sponsor may agree to an extended performance period, but commit no additional funding.
A No-Cost Extension should NOT be requested because of unspent funds.
Deadlines for requesting the NCE vary by sponsor, so you should check your award terms and conditions. Generally, requests are due to the sponsor thirty (30) days prior to the current end date of the project. Additional requests are often due to the sponsor sixty (60) days prior to the extended end date of the project.
Please allow time for ORSPA to review and process your request.