Faculty and staff members are encouraged to apply for grants that will support the University's mission and enhance services to students and to the region.

Procedures:

WHO	ACTION
Project Director	Prior to submission of the proposal, completes and submits to the Grants Office the Proposal Form for Grants & Funded Projects (see attachment)
Dept. Chair, Dean, Provost or Vice President, Budget Officer, President	Reviews and signs the Proposal Form for Grants & Funded Projects indicating approval/disapproval
Grants Director	Receives copy of completed proposal form and notifies Project Director
Project Director	Submits a copy of the full proposal to the Grants Office Submits to the Grants Office a copy of the budget once it is approved by the funding source
Grants Director	Distributes copies of the approved budget to the Business Office

Application: The primary responsibility for the preparation of a specific, formal grant application rests with the individual faculty or staff member, or the department originating the request. Information and assistance with preparation of the grant proposal is available through the Grants Office. A Grants Reference Library is also available for use and is located in the Administration Building.

Signatures: All proposal forms will be signed by the appropriate individuals with final approval by the President and are not to be submitted to an external agency until the pre-proposal process has been completed.

Approved Grants: Copies of award letters and other approved grant documents shall be sent to the Grants Office.

Submission of Reports: Timely submission of all reports to the grantor shall be the responsibility of the Project Director with the assistance of the Grants Accountant.