Sponsored Programs

Sponsored Programs

The mission of the Office of Sponsored Programs is to support the University’s strategic priorities of knowledge, innovation, and transformation through the pursuit of external funding and the responsible stewardship of awards.

Basic Information Commonly Needed for Grant Proposals


Filling out grant application forms? Find the University’s DUNS number, EIN, contact information for University officials, rates for indirect costs and benefits, and more.

Sponsored Programs Services


Sponsored Programs provides technical assistance in the following areas: identifying potential funding sources; developing proposals and budgets; facilitating compliance with federal, state, sponsoring agency, and University regulations; completing electronic applications; submitting proposals to sponsoring agencies; negotiating contracts and other award agreements; accepting award documents; administering post-award non-accounting issues, including subawards, award modifications, no-cost extensions, and budget revisions; and administering internally-funded grant programs.

  • InfoReady Review
    Need to submit a new proposal for internal review, request a budget revision, apply for IRB approval, or request a subaward on a funded project? Visit our InfoReady ReviewTM site for these submissions and instructions.
  • Funding Sources
    Interested in looking for external funding? The resources here will help you get started with finding and evaluating funding sources.
  • Proposal Development
    Working on a grant or contract proposal? Access resources and learn about the internal review process.
  • Budget Development
    Not sure how to build a budget for your project? Our Budget Development Guide can help you through the process. We also have budget worksheet templates and links to other resources.
  • Award Management
    Have a new grant award and not sure how to handle specific tasks? Our post-award resources may include the answer you need. Our Guide to Managing Sponsored Project Awards outlines project director responsibilities and provides guidance for various tasks.
  • Reports
    Want to know more about grants at EKU? Our Annual Reports provide a detailed look at external funding as well as a list of externally-funded projects.

Guides & Resources


Federal Compliance


  • 2 CFR, Part 200: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Procedures


  • F&A Distribution Guidelines (FY 2022 Recovery Distributed in Spring 2023)
  • Provost’s Research Fund Guidelines (Fall 2023)

Contact Information


Sponsored Programs

Jones Building
Room 414