The University of Findlay

Pre-Award

Notifies Grants Office of any planned proposals through submission of Grant Concept Development Form (secures internal approval of project from Dean and VP)
Conducts literature review to identify a gap or most recent developments in field
Prepares proposal and budget with proposal development team (including Grants Office and Business Office representatives)
Works with Human Resources (HR) to write up any job descriptions for personnel hired through grant or to figure costs for salary and benefits of employees assigned to grant
Initiates appropriate regulatory compliance requirements (IRRB, etc.)
Discusses with ITS any technology needs to determine compatibility with existing infrastructure
Complies with all university policies and funder's requirements
Completes all funding agency forms, secures signatures from President, etc.
Sends a complete copy of grant proposal to Grants Office
Copies and mails proposal according to agency guidelines
See grant processes link for more specific information

Post-Award

If project is not funded, contacts funding agency for proposal review
Negotiates terms and conditions with funding agency (with Grant Office)
Rewrites parts of proposal negotiated and resubmits to funding agency
Secures any signatures from President and transmits documents back to funding agency
Works with Business Office to expend funds as specified in budget narrative
Documents all Time and Effort reporting for specified grants
Monitors performance of subcontractors, consultants, and subrecipients
Prepares quarterly and final reports per funding agency requirements
Adheres to the Scope of Work or works with Grants Office and funding agency to change
Maintains project file and recordkeeping for grant
Assists with audits