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Proposal Toolkit

ORA has put together a PI Toolkit to assist with proposal preparation and submission.  Below are links and documents that should help answer some common questions and provide guidance on ORA and sponsor policies.  For additional assistance, please contact ORA.

  • Applicable Fringe Benefits Rates by Account Code
  • Budget Justification Sample
  • Common Proposal Reference Information
  • Fringe Benefits Components Break-Down
  • Fringe Benefits and F&A Rate Agreement
  • Fringe Benefits Rates
  • International Travel and Export Control Considerations
  • ORA Budget Spreadsheet
  • PARS (Proposal Approval Routing System)
  • Subrecipient Commitment Form (rev. Mar ’24)

Common Sponsor Guidelines & Websites

NSF

  • Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) – May 2024
  • Research.gov or Fastlane

Grants.gov

  • Workspace Training

NIH

  • eRA Commons
  • NIH Application Guide
  • Office of Extramural Research: Grants & Funding

USDA

  • Apply for a Grant
  • USDA/ NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide

Proposals

  • Preparation and Submission
  • Proposal Toolkit
  • Small Business Subcontracting Plans
  • Sponsor & Portal Information
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