Link to Notice of Award Instructions and downloadable Notice of Award form.
Dean Approval
Submit the Notice of Award form to your college dean or unit director.
Attach a copy of the official notice of award or letter from the granting agency, as well as the
budget summary from your funded proposal.
Grant over $100,000, and Review by Office of the General Counsel
Grants over $100,000 must be reviewed by the Office of General Counsel
The following must be submitted:
Notice of Award letter from granting agency, and any other notifications received from the granting agency.
Ferris State University Notice of Award form, with Dean and Director signatures.
Attach a copy of your proposal.
VP Academic Affairs and VP Administration & Finance Approval
Grants under $100,000 are submitted directly to the VP Academic Affairs and
VP Administration & Finance for approval.
Grants over $100,000 are submitted for review by the Office of General Counsel. After
review by General Counsel, grants are submitted to the VP Academic Affairs and VP
Administration & Finance for approval.
Grants over $150,000
Grants over $150,000 require the approval of the Board of Trustees before they can be
executed by the VP Administration & Finance.
Grants under $150,000 are submitted directly to the VP Administration & Finance for execution.
Board of Trustees Approval
The Board of Trustees votes on grant approvals at their next regular meeting after they receive the grant.
If necessary, a special meeting can be called.
Contact the VP of your respective administrative unit for further information if required.
VP Finance & Administration Executes Agreement
VP Administration & Finance, as the contracting officer for Ferris State University, executes the grant agreement.