Timeline

Now You can not start too early working on a grant idea!
6-12 months before deadline
  • Outline the proposed project on paper
  • Secure approval and support of service group leader, and any partners
  • Review funding source requirements carefully, usually set out in a Request for Proposals
  • Explore the idea in discussions Jeff Trzeciak
3-6 months before deadline
  • Write the proposal narrative.
  • Personnel: In consultation with Toi McWilliams or Sharon Phillips
    • For all existing personnel, obtain salary information (remember to include benefits and salary increases for subsequent years)
    • For new, grant funded staff, prepare a position description
  • Obtain approvals for human subjects or other compliance if needed
  • Obtain letters of support from non-partners
  • Develop the budget
    • Obtain accurate salary information for all collaborators
    • Identify indirect cost rates
    • Obtain partnership statements that include financial support and expectations of partners
    • Get full budgets with institutional approvals from all partners
2 months before deadline
  • Turn in draft proposal to Jeff Trzeciak for review
  • Fill out “Form for external support” from SPA
    • Get approval of Dean for any cost-sharing
    • Get all needed signatures
    • Fill out “Cost Sharing Form” from SPA
  • Fill out other forms as necessary (some agencies may require specialized forms such as NSF for their “Fastlane” submissions) See SPA for details.
One month before deadline The entire grant proposal should be submitted to SPA at least one month in advance.
Due Day

Make and send the appropriate copies to the funding agency in ample time for the proposal to reach the funding agency BEFORE the deadline. Send a full copy to Jeff Trzeciak.

Be sure to get a receipt from the post office indicating that it was postmarked. You may also want to request “confirmation of delivery”.