There are three main award mechanisms: 1) Grants; 2 ) Contracts ; and 3) Cooperative Agreements. Each mechanism follows a unique award process. For further information, please follow the links.
After OSP has completed the negotiation and/or the review of the award, we will send an electronic Notice of Award (NOA), via the NIUeRA system, to:
The OSP NOA will contain the following information:
The official agency documentation and a detailed budget will be attached. Please review this information carefully and immediately contact OSP with any concerns (815-753-1581).
View a sample OSP Notice of Award (PDF)
The official Notice of Award, including the account number, will be provided by GFA.
Please note that awards including stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will involve special reporting requirements, in addition to the sponsoring agency's standard requirements. Recipients of ARRA funds will need to work with Grants Fiscal Administration to ensure that all necessary reporting requirements are fulfilled.
Fiscal Problems or Questions about the Awarded Sponsored Project.
Any problems with the overall administration of a sponsored project, such as application of University policies and/or project changes, should be referred to Dara Little, Assistant Director of OSP (815-753-9285; dlittle@niu.edu). Questions about the day-to-day fiscal management of the project should be directed to the Office of Grants Fiscal Administration (815-753-1576).