National Science Foundation (NSF)
Client
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Contract Title
Administrative and Technical Assistance Support for the
Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP)
Period of Performance
June 4, 2021 – December 3, 2025
NAICS Code
541613
Streamlining Innovation: Administrative and Technical Support for NSF's Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Directorate
Since 2010, EDJ has provided critical support for the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP), managing grant operations that fuel America’s innovation ecosystem. EDJ processes thousands of proposals annually while ensuring seamless operations for programs advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation.
The Challenge
NSF’s TIP Directorate manages 15 complex programs across three divisions, processing 3,500-5,000 proposals and 10,000 Project Pitches annually while coordinating 450+ peer review panels. The scale requires sophisticated systems integration, stakeholder coordination, and meticulous compliance with federal regulations while meeting congressionally mandated deadlines.
EDJ Associates, Inc. Critical Role
EDJ ensures seamless operations across the entire TIP ecosystem, providing comprehensive support from proposal intake through award management and stakeholder engagement.
- Proposal Management Excellence: Successfully processes over 3,500 proposals annually through multiple NSF electronic systems with 100% compliance to deadlines while coordinating over 450 panel reviews with complete logistics support.
- Technology Integration: Led NSF's transition to completely paperless operations while maintaining expertise across systems including E-Jacket, PES, Salesforce, and Research.gov. Developed automation solutions that streamlined operations and improved efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Managed extensive reviewer databases while developing multi-platform social media strategies and targeted campaigns that promote NSF programs to diverse research communities.
- Event Management: Successfully executed over 100 annual outreach events, specialized workshops including SBIR/STTR programs, and over 50 virtual events with full technical support.
Impact
EDJ’s support enables NSF’s TIP Directorate to efficiently manage one of the nation’s largest innovation funding portfolios while maintaining the highest standards of federal grant administration. By processing thousands of proposals with perfect compliance and facilitating stakeholder engagement, EDJ directly supports NSF’s mission to advance American competitiveness through scientific discovery and technological innovation.