In the event that your NCST project cannot be completed within the approved timeline, a formal request for a no-cost time extension must be submitted for approval no later than 2 months prior to the expiration of the grant term. For Caltrans-funded projects, requests must be submitted for approval no later than 3 months prior to the expiration of the task order term to allow sufficient time to amend the task order agreement. PIs must provide a strong, clear, and reasonable justification for the need for an extension. Requesting additional time solely for expending the awarded funds will not be accepted.