Grants and Contracts

The Office of Grants & Contracts (G&C) serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research projects awarded to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).

G&C is responsible for processing the award setup, manage expenditures, ensure proper accounting, and financial reporting through the lifecycle from establishment to closeout for a funded project.

G&C works closely with various offices within the University as well as the offices of Sponsored Programs and Grant Accounting to ensure the continuity of an externally funded project.

• Finalize account (project) setup in PeopleSoft and authorize budget for new projects including managing project funds within the approved budget.
• Review grant regulations with PI/PD and provide training programs and materials on post-award grants management topics.
• Award management in reviewing expenses including expenditure analysis, budget revisions, maintain award profile, pre-approve cost transactions, monitor costs for allowability, manage the time and effort system.
• Assist PI with timely completion and submission of required technical reports.
• Financial reports and invoicing submission to funding agencies, submits all sponsor financial reports and other financial correspondence, and performs grant/fund closeout activities.

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