Office of Grants and Contracts
Welcome to the Office of Grants and Contracts (OGC). We serve faculty and staff by providing comprehensive resources related to external funding for sponsored projects. The OGC provides support in developing proposals for funding from federal, state and local grants, contracts, foundations and related associations. We assist with project award negotiations and post-award grant administration to ensure responsible project administration and compliance with University policies and procedures, federal and/or state laws, and contractual obligations. We also provide guidance in post-award matters such as no-cost extensions, budget modifications, extension requests, spending plans, preparation of travel and purchase requisitioning for grants, and compliance with all terms and conditions of the grant, contract and/or subcontracts.
How to Get Started
Call the OGC at ext. 1662, or e-mail vogrig@calu.edu to arrange a time to discuss your idea. You will be asked to complete a Faculty/Staff Profile form. The information you provide will be used to perform independent searches and target information on upcoming deadlines. The OGC staff will also provide tips to conduct your own Internet search.
If human subjects are being used, contact the Institutional Review Board or Robert Skwarecki, IRB chair, at ext. 4175.
The OGC will assist you in obtaining the sponsor's guidelines. Read the guidelines carefully! If your goals and objectives meet those of the sponsor, you're ready to begin. We're here to help during your decision phase. Let us know if you need clerical support in preparing your proposal.
Talk to your department chair about your plans. He/she will be better prepared to approve your project if familiar with it. Your chair may also suggest that you present your idea to the dean. Always obtain approval up front!
Writing the Proposal
The OGC will review your draft for completeness and adherence to the guidelines. Our staff will provide editorial revisions and suggestions for formatting improvements. We'll also assist with preparation of the project budget and the budget narrative. A well-justified budget is critical to a strong proposal!
What Next?
Forward your completed routing sheet and proposal to the OGC (you are responsible for obtaining the signature of your department chair and dean). Our staff will verify that everything is included, and will obtain all administrative signatures, make copies, and mail or electronically submit your proposal. Allow at least 10 business days prior to the sponsor's deadline to complete the signing and mailing processes.
Proposal Signoff
The signoff process is necessary to provide documentation of institutional commitment for your proposal. The routing sheet has information about your proposal such as the amount of funds requested, amount and type of institutional commitment, indirect costs, project title, principal investigator(s), and the sponsor.
Contact Us!
Office of Grants and Contracts
425 Dixon Hall
Campus Box 17
724-938-1662
