Resources, templates, and forms listed on this page are updated regularly, and these documents must be used for the correct preparation of research proposals. Please see the Grants Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for further information.
Proposal resources
- ESS Routing Proposals & Deadlines – It is the PI’s responsibility to be fully aware of both departmental and OSP deadlines for grant proposal submissions.
- ESS Proposal Intake Form
- Fill out this form to begin the proposal process with the ESS Grant Manager at least 14 days prior to the sponsor deadline.
- SAGE Budget System Login
- SAGE Budget – Constructing Budget Cheat Sheet – updated 10/30/2025
- SAGE Budget Overview
- CoENV Proposal Preparation Tools
- Budget Extension Request Guide – updated 10/30/2025
- Suggestions for Writing Grant Applications – updated soon
- Proposal Writing Support Policy
- Required Documents for External Sub-Awards
- 2007 Grants Audit Findings
Rates to use for Proposal Budgets (rates are subject to change)
- Estimated Quarterly Cost of ESS GRAs (for standard 50% FTE appointment), including inflation rate increase, salaries, benefit rates, and tuition.
- *Disclaimer: Rates change without any notice. Please refer to the online source published documents.
- RA Salary Information, UW Graduate School
- F&A Rate Table
Questions regarding this information should be addressed to the ESS Grant Manager, Eunice Yang, at .