Intent to Apply Form

Please use this form if you plan to apply for External Support from a government agency (city, state, or federal), a foundation, or a corporate sponsor. This form will help the University understand the nature of your project so that we can best support the development of your proposal.  The goal is to get you funding so that you can do your work, and together “we can change the world from here.”

 Please note the following:  

  • The approval of your Dean is required two (2) times in the fund seeking process - first through this form (enabling us to help you develop a proposal), and second, through a subsequent form prior to submission of the completed proposal.  
  • If indirect costs are not allowed by the funder/sponsor, additional USF approval(s) will be required prior to proposal submission. 
  • Please verify your eligibility before submitting an ITA submission by referring to USF's eligibility policy in the USF Grants Manual on page six. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Office of Contracts and Grants.

Twenty (20) business days’ notice are required to guarantee enough time for gathering approvals internal and external to USF, as well as support the crafting of a complete and compelling narrative and project budget adhering to university policies. If you are less than 20 days before the application deadline, DO NOT SUBMIT this application. Instead, contact one of the following to schedule a consult: grants@usfca.edu for government submissions OR cfr@usfca.edu for foundation and corporate submissions. 

    Contact Information for USF Project Director/PI:
    Project Information
    Submission deadline = the published date by which an application must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the funder/ sponsor to be considered for a grant.

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    Are there subcontracts on the proposal?
    If yes, list the sub-awardees with contact information.
    (Will you will partnering with colleagues at another university or organization? If you indicate "yes", please give the contact information for them in the project description.)
    Are there consultants on the project?
    If yes, list the consultants with contact information.
    (Will you will partnering with colleagues at another university or organization? If you indicate "yes", please give the contact information for them in the project description.)
    Is cost-sharing required?
    If "yes" enter amount
    Will USF be required by the funder to contribute funds to support the project?  
    Are you or key project personnel seeking release time?
    If "yes" enter # of courses
    Are you requesting a release from teaching to conduct research or participate in grant activities?  
    Have you discussed and received approval for this proposal from your dean(s)?
    Does the sponsor have a specific indirect cost rate?
    If "yes" what is the rate/amount?
    (The funding agency will accept USF's full indirect cost rate. Check the grant guidelines to see if there is a maximum indirect cost rate that is allowed by the funder.) 
    Will the project involve the need for new space, renovation to existing space(s), and/or accommodations for new equipment that will be purchased with awarded grant funds?
    Completion of the following questions is required:
    NOTE: Applicants are required to meet with their college/division representative to discuss proposed projects and possible college/division commitments (e.g., cost-sharing, release time, etc.). Consent must be granted prior to the development of proposal. Division (Dean/VP) approval to submit a proposal will be required before the official University commitment can be authorized by the Provost.
    Does your proposal involve Human Subjects?
    Have you sought IRB approval?
    Does your research project involve the use of any of the following categories of hazardous materials or equipment?
    If so, please mark all appropriate boxes. If your research does not involve any of these categories please check the box next to the statement at the bottom of this section
    Please check all the appropriate Dean/VP representatives
    NOTE: University personnel applying or receiving external funding are responsible for complying with standards for the responsible conduct of research as well as with university policies and applicable federal rules and regulations governing award administration; non-discrimination in the workplace; use of human subjects, animals, or hazardous materials or agents in research; the export of controlled information and/or technology; financial conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, and intellectual property. Please review USF's policies on the following web site.