Gift vs. Sponsored Activity Determination Form

Who is responsible for submitting/accepting this award?*
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Please identify the type of institution providing funds.*

Please complete the rest of the form so Foundation Relations has the relevant information to guide you in the next steps of administering this gift.

Please complete the rest of the form so Sponsored Projects Services has the relevant information to guide you in the next steps of administering this award.

Is this a subaward/subcontract?*
Is this funding to accomplish a specific scope of work?*

A scope of work is defined as a commitment to a specific research project plan, as opposed to a general field of study or research area.

Is there a detailed line item budget for salary (e.g., commitment of percentage of effort)?*
Does the funding agreement require return of unexpended funds at the conclusion of a specific project period?*
Does the sponsor expect a detailed financial reporting beyond a summary report of expenditures?*

A detailed financial report would include line item detail, include personnel effort.

Does the funding agreement include terms and conditions for the disposition of tangible property?*

Tangible property would include equipment, records, technical reports, theses, dissertations, or other deliverables.

Does the funding agreement include terms and conditions for the disposition of intangible property (i.e. intellectual property, rights in data, copyrights)?*

If you answered "yes" to the majority of the following items, this is likely to be considered a sponsored activity: 1. Scope of work 2. Detailed line-item budget 3. Return of funds 4. Detailed financial reporting 5. Disposition of tangible property 6. Disposition of intangible property Please indicate "Sponsored Activity" as the Final Determination below. If you answered "no" to most of items 1-6, this is likely a gift. Please indicate "Gift" as the Final Determination below. If it is unclear, based on a mix of yes/no responses to items 1-6, indicate "Unsure" under Final Determination. Sponsored Projects Services and Foundation Relations will review your submission and confirm the final determination within 7-10 business days.

Final Determination*

Based on the information provided above, please select one of the following.

Please upload relevant materials (i.e. RFP, award letter, documentation from the funder regarding expectations for deliverables, project period, or other considerations as noted above).

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