In preparation for the extended university holiday break (December 23 – January 3), SPA would like to provide the following reminders to help you prepare your proposal and award activities during this time.
Key SPA deadlines are December 1st for proposal submissions and progress reports and December 17th for spending grant funds.
Proposal Submissions
If you need to submit a proposal or contract that has a due date falling during the break, please contact your proposal coordinator by December 1, 2021. Submissions received by this date will receive priority processing and submission by SPA. All others will be reviewed on a first in/first out basis with consideration given to submission complexity and staff availability.
Award Management
If you need to set up an advance account or make changes to your currently awarded project (e.g., submit a no-cost extension), please contact SPA as soon as possible at asosp@niu.edu.
Progress reports requiring SPA signature or submission must be received by December 1, 2021.
Post Award
If you need to spend grant funds, including hiring, payroll or purchasing, please contact your assigned Grants and Contracts Associate (GCA) as soon as possible.
See the HRS calendar for important payroll and other personnel deadlines.
All requests received after Friday, December 17th may not be reviewed until after the holiday break.
Visit the SPA directory to determine your SPA contacts.
We wish you a safe and restful break and look forward to working with you in the new year!
