Contract Processing Guidance
When a department/center has an opportunity to provide services to an external customer, use this guide to determine what type of agreement is appropriate. Both types of agreements are managed by the Office of Research and Engagement.
Sponsored Project | Extension Services Agreement | |
Customer funding is federal or federal flow-through dollars | Yes | No |
Project/services involve research | Yes | No |
Project/services are more than $50,000 | Yes | No |
Customer requires an agreement with terms and conditions | Yes | No |
You will perform extension services (teaching, training, and professional services provided to the public and that are not research) with costs not exceeding $50,000 | No | Yes |
You will perform extension services (teaching, training, and professional services provided for a governmental agency and that are not research) with costs not exceeding $50,000 | Yes | No |
You will perform extension services (teaching, training, and professional services provided to the public or governmental agency and that are not research) with costs exceeding $50,000 | Yes | No |
*F&A waivers may be an option for small sponsored projects. For more information, contact the college Office of Research and Engagement.