Open@WRLC grants differ substantially from federal or other external grants. They are an allocation of funds from the WRLC. This funding structure, facilitated by an MOU, allows for greater flexibility between the participating institutions. Funding procedures largely rely on the policies of the institution with which the Project Leader is affiliated. The proposing team must coordinate as necessary with their Grants, Research, and/or Business Offices per institutional guidelines to determine how to handle the distribution. Open@WRLC grants cannot cover indirect costs, as these are not external grants.
Funding will be released to the sponsoring institutional office in two parts: 75% upon receipt of completed project plans, and 25% on submission of the final report.
Project Leaders will be responsible for communications between the WRLC and their institutions regarding funding.