External Funding Process
Grant and External Award Process
The Office of Sponsored Programs will assist you throughout this process and will continue to work collaboratively with the Offices of Grants & Contracts and Grants Accounting until the close-out of the project.
![1. Preparing and submitting proposals. 2.Award negotiation and acceptance.](../../_files/images/grants_contracts/externalawardprocess1.png)
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) facilities the securing of external funding in research, scholarship, creative activities/works and public service related projects for all faculty and staff at the institution.
In addition, OSP ensures compliance in adherence to institutional and sponsor polices and regulations.
Submitting a proposal:
Intent to Submit a Proposal
CAYUSE 424 (Electronic Proposal Submission)
![3. Account set up. 4. Award management. 5. Financial reports and invoicing.](../../_files/images/grants_contracts/externalawardprocess2.png)
The Office of Grants & Contracts (G&C) will help you manage your award, and prepare and forward invoices to the funding agency. G&C is responsible for ensuring financial compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university policies and procedures.
![6. Funds drawdown and collections.](../../_files/images/grants_contracts/externalawardprocess3.png)
![7. Award close out.](../../_files/images/grants_contracts/externalawardprocess4.png)
OSP, G&C, and GA will work collaboratively to ensure successful compliant close out of sponsored projects.
- Researcher Partnerships
- Other Databases for Funding Opportunities
- NSF Templates
- Gift vs Grants Definition