ICANN org retains the option to modify the ASP application submission period. In the event that ICANN org's ASP budget is exhausted during the ASP application submission period, ICANN org may pause processing further ASP applications and will communicate updates to applicants accordingly.
Likewise, ICANN org may also choose to extend the ASP application submission period. Example scenarios for when ICANN may consider extending the ASP application submission period include: 1) fewer than 40 applicants have fully qualified for support; 2) there is remaining budget and some ASP applications are in progress but have yet to be submitted for evaluation.
In the event that the ASP application submission period is extended, ICANN org will communicate the extension accordingly so that applicants and prospective applicants are aware.