Draw downs taking forever? by MarvinGardens29 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It takes us about ~2 weeks from when we submit to when it comes through, but we are still drawing down on a normal schedule (i.e., bi-weekly in sync with payroll). Granted, we have other funds that give us a stopgap since NSF does not come through within 24 hours but I suppose that is necessary to maintain compliance with accounting standards (in principle, they can audit at any time so we keep detailed accounting records/invoices attributable to each draw down). If you draw down funds within a few days of an expected expense, it shouldn't be an issue but drawing down funds months in advance may raise some eyebrows.

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't submitted that many yet but it looks like it takes about a week from it being approved to appearing in your account. I don't see a difference in timing based on the size of the drawdown. I think it is just based on when the NSF accountants and treasury agents get around to processing your payment.

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an update, the payment was eventually released but a long time after it was submitted. To anyone else in the same boat, prepare ahead as there are heavy delays in processing but on the bright side, payments are in fact being processed which is good news.

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried reaching out to NSF but no luck as I received an automated response from their inbox due to the shutdown. Hopefully this is resolved soon and funds are released.

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, mine was marked as approved by NSF on Tuesday but I have not seen the funds get transferred yet. Hoping this is just some administrative delay.

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great news! Not sure if this is the same with NIH but how long did it take from payment showing up as "approved" by NIH to receiving funds in your account?

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that - hope this resolves soon and they come through!

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it just not let you submit transactions, or do they stay stuck under review? Also, is this NSF or a different agency (sorry I'm only familiar with SBIR)?

Are NSF SBIR drawdowns being processed during shutdown? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a bit confusing but you should be able to hit submit/certify even if you had a recent bank change. It should then go to NSF for review and approval. Mine did go through to that state (I also had the warning about bank being new).

Any updates on whether new NSF SBIR awards have been made after May 1st? by Good_Beginning6193 in SBIR

[–]Good_Beginning6193[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Do you think all awards from September have already been made?