According to NOT-OD-20-082, the emergency declaration related to COVID-19 will likely affect the ability for NIH applications to be submitted in a timely manner.When delays occur because the applicant or recipient organization is officially closed or unable to submit grant applications due to the effects of COVID-19, NIH will consider accepting applications late, on a case-by-case basis. Refer to the notice for additional details. Contact the Office of Extramural Research (301/435-0949) GrantsPolicy@nih.gov.