Gift or Grant Decision Tree

Beginning with question number 1, follow the decision tree to determine whether something is a gift or a grant.

  1. Is the funder a federal, state, or local government agency?
    1. If yes, proposal development, submission, and award management are coordinated with Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs and Business Services.
    2. If no, proceed to Question 2.
  2. Does the funding request include defined activities, a specific scope of work, expected outcomes, or a detailed budget?
    1. If no, proceed to Question 3.
    2. If yes, does the funding opportunity require submission by a 501(c)(3)?
      1. If yes, proposal development, submission, and award management are coordinated with the SCSU Foundation, Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs, and Business Services.
      2. If no, proposal development, submission, and award management are coordinated with Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs and Business Services.
  3. Will the funding provide training or services to SCSU students?
    1. If yes, return to Question 2b.
    2. If no, proceed to Question 4.
  4. Is the funding a voluntary contribution with no obligation to complete defined project activities, achieve specified outcomes, produce deliverables, or submit progress or final reports?
    1. If yes, funding requests and fund management are coordinated with the SCSU Foundation.
    2. If no, please contact Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs for assistance.