OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIP AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Academic Affairs
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Grant Management Process
Narrative outline
Notice of Grant Award Received
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.
