Proposal Overview

Identify a Grant Program and Confirm Eligibility

Identify a grant opportunity at least eight months before the proposed start date; confirm PI eligibility for the grant program and consult university guidelines.

Notify OSPA

Submit the required Proposal Notification ASAP but no later than three weeks before the due date. An OSPA team member will be assigned to work with you within one business day of receiving the notification.

Prepare a Draft Budget and Budget Justification

Send to OSPA for review, as soon as possible, but no later than 10 full business days prior to the date and time the proposal is due to the funding agency.

Prepare Proposal Documents

Write a proposal narrative. Obtain required documents for subawards, matching funds, vendor quotes, etc.

Obtain Signatures on the Proposal Checklist

Signatures required: PI(s), co-PI(s), senior personnel, fiscal officer, school director(s) (or equivalent), dean(s) (or equivalent).

Forward Checklist and Proposal to OSPA

Three full business days before the deadline: Provide OSPA with the complete final version of your proposal. Complete, final proposals should include a final budget, budget narrative and proposal checklist with all necessary signatures and supplemental materials. All attachments should be included. If the application is submitted via the sponsor's electronic system, all documents must be uploaded to this system.

Proposal Submission

OSPA submits proposal (unless agency requires PI submission).