NIH Updated the RPPR instruction Guide in October 2024. In the guide notice, users will find the following information in the narrative and supplemental sections regarding Section G.1.
G.1 Special Notice of Award Terms and Notice of Funding Opportunity Reporting Requirements…For Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Awards an attachment must be provided that specifies the number of trainees who used childcare costs in the reporting period. Recipients must upload a PDF named “Childcare_Costs.pdf” (without quotation marks). The attachment must specify the number of trainees who used childcare costs in the reporting period. Recipients are not required to submit supporting documentation. Recipients must maintain all supporting documentation (e.g., proof provider is licensed). NIH reserves the right to request proof at any time.
In addition to reporting on any program specific requirements, programs must also provide information re: the Childcare costs utilitzed by eligible trainees during the project year. This aligns with updated NIH guide Notice NOT-OD-24-116.