{"id":23657,"date":"2023-06-12T14:47:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T21:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/?page_id=23657"},"modified":"2025-10-29T09:01:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:01:34","slug":"pre-award-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/pre-award-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Award Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#db0a29 0%|#a3080f 100%&#8221; background_enable_pattern_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_pattern_style=&#8221;diagonal-stripes&#8221; background_pattern_size=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_pattern_width=&#8221;2000px&#8221; background_pattern_height=&#8221;1000px&#8221; background_pattern_horizontal_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; background_pattern_vertical_offset=&#8221;0%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-12px|auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|700|||||||&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Pre-Award Process<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;01 Funding Source Assistance&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This includes help finding funders for a project idea<\/p>\n<p>If you have a project idea, but don\u2019t know where to start finding funding just send an email to <a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\">sponsoredprojects@wou.edu<\/a> and a representive can help find a funding source that meets your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Once you have been matched with an opportunity, you can begin the next step of the pre-award process.\u00a0<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;02 Pre-Proposals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When the funder needs something in advance of the full proposal<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">If you have a project that requires information to be submitted before the full proposal follow this process<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Complete the Preliminary Proposal Form and return it to <a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\">SPO email<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Our Associate Director of Pre-Award and Research Development Services will reach out to see what assistance is required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Once SPO and your department have approved the documents, we will work with you to submit to the potential funder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;03 Project Application Process&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When there\u2019s a grant you want to apply for<\/p>\n<p><strong>You are ready to start the New Project Application Process if the following steps are completed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">You have a project idea identified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">You have a potential funding opportunity identified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">You have completed any pre-proposal steps required by the funder (and were invited to submit a full proposal if necessary)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When you are ready to begin the application process for a sponsored project application, follow these steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Complete the intent to submit form (the sooner the better but no later than <\/span><b>14 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> before the submission deadline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The Associate Director of Pre-Award and Research Development Services will reach out to you to set up an initial meeting and develop a timeline for your project proposal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">You will receive a routing from from SPO based on the information you provided on the intent to submit form, you will need to complete the form and update any information that has changed and return this to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">sponsoredprojects@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> no later than <\/span><b>5 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> before the submission deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">SPO provides budget development assistance, if you would like to take advantage of this service, the initial budget setup meeting needs to take place no later than <\/span><b>14 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> before the submission deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">If the funder requires additional attachments, these need to be submitted to the Sponsored Projects Office for review no later than <\/span><b>8 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> before the submission deadline. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Please note that any document that requires general council review and\/or signature must be submitted no later than <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">three weeks prior to the routing form deadline.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The routing form, budget, final proposal, and all necessary routing form attachments need to be submitted to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">sponsoredprojects@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> no later than<\/span><b> 5 business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> before the submission deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/files\/2023\/06\/Pre-Award-Timeline-for-New-Projects-1.jpg\" style=\"max-width:690px\" alt=\"Timeline for new projects\" class=\"wp-image-23683 alignnone size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/files\/2023\/06\/Pre-Award-Timeline-for-New-Projects-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/files\/2023\/06\/Pre-Award-Timeline-for-New-Projects-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/files\/2023\/06\/Pre-Award-Timeline-for-New-Projects-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;04 Subcontract Setup Forms&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Will WOU be the pass-through entity for any subawards or contracts? Meaning, will WOU provide a subaward to an outside recipient to carry out a portion of the award? If yes, please complete Attachment D and include all required documents stated on the form for each subrecipient.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">For each subaward your project will be granting, each of these forms will need to be completed and submitted with attachment D to be sent for approvals with the routing form.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LETTER OF COMMITMENT<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BUDGET AND JUSTIFICATION<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SCOPE OF WORK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RISK ASSESSMENT FORM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;05 Amendments&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For existing projects that are being updated<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If any aspect of your current award is changing but you do not need to re-apply to the funder in order receive additional funding or extend the project dates, then this form is for you! Example: A no-cost extension of project dates, an increase in project funds, changes in administrative support, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete and submit Project Amendment Form, along with your renewal\/amendment documents to the SPO email address: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sponsoredprojects@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For any changes to date and\/or budget, an updated administrative support attachment (Attachment A) will be required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your amendment requires any changes to your budget, then an updated budget (Attachment B) will be required as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your form requires a contract through general counsel, the expected processing time is <\/span><b>3 weeks minimum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so please plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;06 Non-competitive projects Process&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For new sponsored projects that don\u2019t require an application process or a proposal development<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The purpose of this form is to gather information necessary to obtain appropriate internal administrative and academic approvals. For external projects that do not have a proposal or an application process, please complete this form. This includes intergovernmental agency agreements, direct awards, and other projects through carefully cultivated partnerships.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete this form when you have an externally funded project that has already been negotiated with a community partner and\/or funder (as long as it does not require a competitive application process)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Submit this form as well as your contract\/agreement and attachments A-D as applicable to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sponsoredprojects@wou.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sponsoredprojects@wou.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for SPO to route for necessary signatures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once approved, SPO will route your contract\/agreement through the general counsel\u2019s office (this process takes at least three weeks, so budget your time accordingly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once this process is completed, the post-award team will reach out to set up an onboarding meeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-Award Process 01 Funding Source Assistance This&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":417,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"splash-page.php","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:divi\/placeholder \/-->","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-23657","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23657","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/417"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23657"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23657\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24110,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23657\/revisions\/24110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/spo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23657"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}