NSF ART proposals need evaluation built in early. EBHC ensures proposals align with outcomes reviewers expect and strengthens institutional credibility.
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When the “Accelerating” Starts… Without the Evaluation Plan
Many federally funded projects forget evaluation until year two. We can assist institutions rebuild data, report outcomes, and restore accountability midstream.
How Evaluation Drives Success in NSF Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) Program
NSF’s POSE program prioritizes measurable ecosystem health and sustainability. EBHC builds evaluation systems that quantify growth, governance, and impact.
Government Shutdowns and Federal Grants: Why Strong Evaluation Keeps Your Project Moving Forward
A government shutdown can delay or disrupt federal grantmaking. The one thing you can control is how you prepare. Strong evaluation helps your project stay credible, measurable, and ready when funding resumes. EBHC has the track record to guide you through uncertain times.
Communicating Through a Shutdown: Keeping Funders and Stakeholders Confident in Your Grant Project
A government shutdown disrupts funding cycles, but clear communication keeps stakeholders confident. EBHC helps you frame evaluation and data into strong updates that reassure partners and reviewers.
What You Need to Know About NSF’s Indirect Cost Rate Policy (And Why It Matters)
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. District Court vacated NSF’s 15% policy (NSF 25-034), reinforcing the need for compliance.
Do You Need an External Evaluator? If You’re Applying for These Grants, Yes.
Some grant programs won’t even consider your proposal unless you include a qualified third-party evaluator. Here’s who’s asking.
NSF SBIR/STTR Budget: 4 Things You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know (Until Now)
Before finalizing that NSF SBIR/STTR budget, make sure you’re not banking on publication costs, broad “other” expenses, or misreading travel caps.
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
NSF canceled ALL of its grant review panels this week, as the organization works to align its grantmaking process with new executive orders from the Trump administration. Here are 12 things you can do.
NSF’s New MFA Rules: Secure, But at What Cost?
U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for Research.gov.