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Federal Demonstration Partnership
Columbia University began participation in this project October 1, 1988. The FDP replaced the Organizational Prior Approval System (OPAS) and the Florida Demonstration Partnership. It is a cooperative effort among academic institutions and Federal agencies to increase research productivity and reduce administrative costs by elimination of the need to seek prior approval directly from the sponsoring agencies for certain categories such as equipment purchases, travel, no funds extensions, etc.
Participating agencies are the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Health, Department of the Army/Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Environmental Protection Agency and the National Aeronautic and Space Administration.
Request Processing
All requests for agency prior approval must be routed through the LDEO Office of Contracts and Grants.
Request to Amend Grant Period forms are available in the Contract Office or through your Division Administrator.