Office of Grant Management

Forms & Training

PRE-AWARD FORMS, RATES, & INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

The Intent to Apply form is a pivotal document signaling your commitment to pursuing grant funding. It serves as an initial declaration of your interest in a specific grant opportunity, outlining your project’s scope, objectives, and alignment with the funder’s priorities. Use the link below to take you to the “Intent to Apply for Funding” form found in OneAegis, ACHE’s web-based software program that helps researchers and grants management track the lifecycle of research proposals, programs, and projects –  from initial idea to funds and award management all within a single platform.

If you have not yet signed up for an ACHE OneAegis account, please follow the instructions on our Get Started Page.

ACHE’s Research Mission is “to utilize innovative research and scientific collaborations for the advancement of health and wellness in our communities and to train highly skilled and compassionate health workers.”
To help fulfill this mission, ACHE has created the Financial Conflict of Interest in Research Policy to maintain research and academic integrity and transparency. Please visit the FCOI Training and Resources page or the Policies FCOI Policy & Training page where you can find our policy, training, resources, and FAQs, as well as detailed information regarding financial conflict of interest in research.
For further information, please contact Katrina Brandli at katrina.brandli@achehealth.edu, 479-434-4010.

 

Fringe rates and Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs are integral components of grant funding budgets.

  • Fringe rates encompass costs beyond salaries, such as benefits, insurance, and retirement contributions, ensuring comprehensive financial coverage for project personnel.
  • F&A costs cover indirect expenses essential for project operations, like utilities, maintenance, and administrative support, essential for project operations.”

At ACHE, our Fringe Rate is 23%. The F&A Rate is 55%. Note: The NIH F&A Rate is a capped at 15% for all proposals.