GVSU's Laker Match Fund Application Form

The purpose of GVSU’s Laker Match Fund (LMF) is to assist in the provision of matching funds when required as a condition of eligibility to apply for funding for externally-sponsored projects.

To request funding from the LMF, principal investigators, their unit heads, and their college deans should work with the Vice Provost of Research Administration as soon as they become aware of a funding opportunity that features a mandatory cost-sharing component. Applicants will be notified of the disposition of requests for LMF support within five business days. Any commitment made will be temporary until a fully-approved Internal Review and Approval Form is in place.

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Applicant Information


Proposal Information

The following guidelines apply to the use of GVSU's Laker Match Funds:

  1. The funding opportunity (RFP, FOA, Program Announcement, etc.) must specifically require the commitment of matching funds as a condition of eligibility to submit a proposal (a condition also known as mandatory cost sharing)
  2. When the funding opportunity allows, faculty/staff significant focus effort must be committed as matching salary funds prior to seeking matching funds from the LMF.
  3. The department/college/unit of the principal investigator/project director must be willing to support the project with matching funds at an amount equal to at least 30% of the amount requested from the LMF.
  4. Up to $20,000 may be requested from the LMF. In unusual circumstances, requests for funding at a higher level may be considered, provided that the department/college/unit of the project director also commits to a proportionate share of the total commitment.
  5. The LMF may not be accessed for the purpose of providing matching funds when not required by the funding opportunity or for providing funding in excess of the amount required.
  6. Awards are based on the availability of funds. To assure full consideration, requests for Laker Matching Funds should be made early in the proposal development process. Requests should be made at least 6 weeks in advance of the sponsor’s published deadline so that project budgets accurately reflect the approved level of institutional support.
  7. First priority is given to competitive external grant programs with an expectation of leading to the submission of future external grant proposals. Lower priority is given to the continuation of grant programs that the LMF has supported in prior years.

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