8. Decision and Awarding

We’ll notify the project director when a decision is made and include instructions on next steps or an explanation of the reason for denial.

If Approved

If the grant application is approved, the project director will get a notification from Foundant. That approval will include information on three initial steps:

  • Designate a fiscal agent who
    • Assumes responsibility for authorizing expenses and making disbursements of funds according to the provisions of the approved budget for the project.
    • Is expected to adhere to the fiscal policies of HumanitiesAR and must sign all financial reports to HumanitiesAR.
    • Is not also the project director.
  • Signing the grant agreement.
  • Making the initial payment request

You’ll also receive further instructions regarding quarterly and final reports, proper citations for publications and public announcements of the award, and all that is required to complete and close out the grant.

Subrecipients will be provided instructions on receiving payment via Bill.com. You’ll have the option of receiving payments through direct deposit to the applicant organization’s bank account or by check (upon special request).

If Denied

If the grant application is denied, the project director will receive a notification from Foundant with information about the reason.