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Processing and Approval Process
CSREES Formula-Funded Projects
 
1.   State Cooperator
  • Submits project to CRIS via Web Forms
 
2.   CRIS Data Management Unit
  • Retrieves project data from Web forms
  • Loads project data into CRIS database via Project Management System
  • Prints AD-416/417/2008 forms
  • Insures documentation is complete
  • Provides follow-up if necessary
 
3.   CRIS Data Management Unit
  • Assigns project to review group
  • Adds project tracking information to Project Management System
  • Prints review and comment forms
  • Assembles folder
  • Forwards folder to review group coordinator
 
4.   CSREES Group Coordinator
  • Assigns project to reviewer via web tracking system
 
5.   CSREES Project Reviewer
  • Approves, disapproves, or defers project
  • Returns project to group coordinator
 
6.   CSREES Group Coordinator
  • Logs project review information via web tracking system
  • Returns project folder to CRIS office
 
7.   CRIS Data Management Unit
  • Logs project as complete via web tracking system
  • Returns copies of approval documentation to State Cooperator
  • Forwards project folder to Central File (CSREES)
 
8.   CRIS Systems Management Unit
  • Updates CRIS Web Site with current database (weekly)
 
Last Modified 12/10/2007
 2006-2007 Salary Analysis
 Funding Summaries
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 Grant Funding Process
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