Identifying Funding and Submitting a Proposal , discusses opportunities available for identifying funding sources and outlines the steps which are common to most types of externally funding projects for preparing, clearing and submitting a proposal. Negotiating and Managing the Award , discusses the steps leading up to the actual issuance of the award by the sponsor and provides information regarding the successful management of the award once it has bee received by Georgetown. Closing or Transferring an Award , discusses the close-out activities when a project ends and provides information regarding the transfer of an award between Georgetown and another institution. Sponsored Programs Definition of a sponsored program. The relationship places certain responsibilities on the University beyond those conveyed with a gift.
All projects funded by the federal or state and local governments are sponsored programs.
Many awards from foundations, corporations and voluntary health agencies are also sponsored programs because of the restrictions and conditions imposed by the funding agency. The period of performance for the project is usually clearly stated and deviations from this performance period must be approved by the sponsor. Funds provided must be project must be spent according to the budget proposed and within the state performance period. Expenses must comply with the sponsor's policies for allowable costs and must be allocable to the project to which they are charged. Program and financial reports must be provided in accordance with the schedule set forth by the sponsor.