STEP 1: Go to the Grants & Sponsored Projects page, on the KU website. 1. The application guidelines are also available on this page for detailed information on categories, funding levels and allowable projects. *No log-in or user information needed* Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding the online application at Lawrence@kutztown.edu, or by calling 484-646-4167. 2. If you are ready to apply for professional development, please click the link provided on the Grants & Sponsored Projects page and you will be redirected to the application page. There will be a Welcome alert, here you will need to complete the form and upload your documentation to submit your complete application.
STEP 2: Accessing and Navigating the portal 3. The bottom half of the cover page, is where you will select your department chair and dean from the drop-down lists provided. 4. Please type in the CAPTCHA, in the box provided to the right of the field, before selecting the professional development category you are applying for.
5. After choosing one of the following categories, an alert about the chosen category will appear. Please CLICK NEXT for the application page of category chosen. You can change your selection if there is a mistake, by using the BACK button. *Examples in this guide will be for Category #4 (Travel Assistance)
STEP 3: Submitting a grant application through the grant portal 6. Enter all information needed. Some of the fields are auto-filled from the prior pages. Please read the directions for program/ project formatting, of documentation uploads. *Per your category outline: *Print out all back-up information needed for the application (i.e. registration, acceptance letter,etc.) *For Category #4 scan and copy the travel expense form (Please send the SIGNED original to the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects. (Signed by the faculty, dept. chair, dean & *Provost for international travel) *Use your department's scanner to create one PDF document in the following order noted in the directions to be attached to/ uploaded with your application. *At any moment you can use the buttons (located at the bottom of the form) to return to the prior page to review the information entered or save and return at a later time. An email with a return link will be sent to the email address you provided on the cover page.
7.Budget line items can be added and deleted using the following icons in the bottom left-hand corner of the table. *Automatic calculation. The budget section needs to completed for all Categories, including Category 4 Travel; a breakdown is important to show use of funds and line item allocations. The committee reviews the budget to verify allowable expenses. The budget is only for the funding requested to the committee. 8. If the application is complete, please scroll and click SUBMIT. *There is also a print option, in the top right-hand corner of your application, if you would like to retain a copy as well. The system also archives all applications submitted to the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects.
9. Congratulations! Your application is complete and has been submitted. 10. After your grant application is submitted, the workflow status on the request will change to In Review. Your department chair and dean that are listed will be sent an email. If the application is denied, you can review the comments and re-submit your application for further consideration. There will be a re-submit button that will appear at the bottom of the page during that stage of the application. *Once a decision is made on the status of your grant application by the committee, a formal letter will be sent with information whether it was approved or denied.
STEP 4: Submission complete in grant portal If any changes need to be made after your application is submitted, or if you need to update your information, please contact Ms. Connie Lawrence at 484-646-4167, or by email at Lawrence@kutztown.edu. Please reference your application number from the confirmation email you received. *Please check your spam filter and white-list PERFECTFORMS.