Many factors are considered in the selection of applications for award.
Unforeseen factors occurring throughout the fiscal year can affect the operating policies.
Thus, policies are subject to change. For the most current information, it is always best to check with an appropriate Institute official. This represents a 6 percent increase over the FY 2000 level. In most cases, reductions will be taken only to comply with IRG recommendations. An example would be a project having unusually high costs.