Pre-Award Expenditures

Pre-Award Expenditures

Most federal grants permit the incurrence of pre-award costs, and UNT permits pre-award expenditures that conform to UNT’s cost transfer policy. If the PI needs to commit funds or order equipment within the ninety (90) days preceding the award start date, an “At Risk Account” (ARA) form for pre-award spending may be submitted to GCA. Upon verification of the expected award (and if allowed by the sponsor), a Proj ID number may be assigned by GCA. However, if the award funding is not ultimately received or if sponsor terms and conditions disallow any expenditures incurred during the ARA period, the Principal Investigator and/or the authorized signatories on the ARA form are responsible for covering any and all unreimbursed expenses which posted to the Proj ID.