External Grants Information

Award:

The term award is a generalized term used for sponsored program funds. An award may be further classified as being a contract, cooperative agreement, fixed price contract, or grant. The award document usually states the type of award vehicle.

Cooperative Agreement:

A cooperative agreement is entered into when a government or industrial sponsor provides partial support for an existing or anticipated College program of mutual interest to the sponsor and the College.

Fixed Price Contract:

A fixed price contract indicates that specific objectives and outputs are to be delivered within a specified time frame for a fixed price, regardless of expenditures.

Cost Reimburseable Contract:

A cost reimburseable contract permits reimbursement for actual costs incurred in the accomplishment of the required research.

Grant:

A grant is defined as financial assistance, and depending upon the provisions of the award, a grant may be classified as a gift or sponsored funds.

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: CRADA

A CRADA transfers technology between the government and the College. A CRADA does not transfer funds.

ALL Submissions for external funding must be accompanied by the  Routing Form .  This form must be completing online and submitted to the Grant Office prior to the proposal submission.  The Internal Routing Form is required for all disciplines.