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Glossary of Terms and Acronyms

Subrecipient

An entity receiving a subaward from a pass-through entity (PTE). Also known as a subawardee. Review key distinctions for subrecipients (subawards), vendors and consultants. Related Resources…

T&C

Terms and Conditions (of an award or contract)

TA

Teaching Assistant

TCP

Transmission Control Protocol

TDC

See Total Direct Costs  

Technical assistance agreement TAA

22 CFR 120.22 An agreement (e.g., contract) for the performance of defense services or the disclosure of technical data, as opposed to an agreement granting a…

Technical Data

15 CFR 772 and 22 CF 120.10 May take forms such as blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and instructions written…

Technical Instructions

Sponsor specific requirements imposed through: a) the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), unique to the opportunity, b) set out in sponsor’s broader proposal policies, if applicable,…

Technical Report

Describes the progress, process, or results of technical or scientific research or other projects. The report may also include recommendations and conclusions of the research. Depending…

Technology

15 CFR 772 Specific information necessary for the “development”, “production”, or “use” of a product. The information takes the form of “technical data” or “technical assistance”.