| Post Call for Proposals on website and grants application platform, widely distribute CFPs, answer general questions about application. |
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Determine which Western SARE grant program is right for you.
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Download a copy of the Call for Proposals (CFP) from the appropriate program. Follow the CFP guidelines carefully. |
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Assemble your team and develop your project following the CFP guidelines. |
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Register at the online submission site and familiarize yourself with this platform. |
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| Send acknowledgement of receipt of application |
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Submit your proposal by the deadline. |
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| Recruit and lead Technical Review Panels to assess and score technical merit of proposals |
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| Forward ranking scores to Administrative Council which selects proposals to fund. |
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| Notify all applicants regarding the status of their submission, including feedback of the proposal |
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| Western SARE Fiscal Manager sends notification with instructions for initiating the subaward process. |
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Work with the Western SARE Fiscal Manager to initiate the Subaward process with MSU. |
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| Once approved, MSU OSP emails the draft Subaward Agreement to all contacts listed on the Subrecipient Commitment Form, the Western SARE Regional Coordinator, and Fiscal Manager. |
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Review draft Subaward Agreement sent by MSU Office of Sponsored Programs; ensure Authorized Official signs and returns the Subaward Agreement in a timely manner |
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| A digital copy of the fully executed Subaward Agreement is returned to all Subrecipient contacts and Western SARE. |
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| Review all submitted reports in timely manner. |
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Submit progress reports by the deadline; promptly address any questions arising from reports. |
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| Review and authorize invoice payments; follow up if there are billing/spending issues. |
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Regularly submit invoices for project-related expenses; monitor project expenses against approved budget |
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Submit re-budget request if required |
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| Review and process requests for no cost extension and/or budget revisions |
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If needed, request a no-cost extension at least 30 days prior to Period of Performance end date. |
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Submit final report and invoice by deadline. |
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Submit outreach products developed during the life of the project, following all guidelines for outreach products. |