Commitments

Commitments beyond the period of support

Commitments beyond the period of support should not be included in a proposal unless it is required by the sponsor.  In the event the commitment is required, please provide a letter from the department documenting support of the proposal's commitment to resources or funding beyond the life of the grant/contract, for examples: supporting fellows beyond that committed by the sponsor; or purchasing equipment; running a center or program. This letter should be signed by the individual authorized to commit funds for the anticipated costs.

Third party

Third Party contributions should not be part of a proposal unless required by the sponsoring agency.  In the event of such a requirement, and if a non-UMass/Amherst third party pledges significant contributions to the project so that without that resource, the thrust of the project could be jeopardized, it is necessary to provide OGCA with a letter of support/commitment from the third party. This letter would provide some detail about the non-monetary resources committed at no cost and should be signed by the individual authorized to make such commitments (OGCA equivalent; contracting officer, business official, etc).

Third party contributors should use this model Third Party Cost-Share letter on their official letterhead and have it signed by the authorizing official as noted above.

 Also see Cost-share.