Submission Instructions and Assurances
In order to facilitate the grant seeking process, assist in proposal preparation, and coordinate submission efforts, it is recommended that faculty contact the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Applicants must complete the “Notice of Intent to Apply” form which will help faculty begin to prepare for submission and address critical components such as deadlines, cost sharing requirements, and other grant implications.
THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY FORM IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT – PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON.
Submitting Grants through Grants.gov
Grants to the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Department of Education and other federal agencies use the government’s Grants.gov system for online submission. Institutional grants are submitted by Pacific Lutheran University, which is already registered with Grants.gov. You will need the assistance of an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) to submit applications on behalf of PLU.
Commonly Requested Documents
Commonly Requested Information
| Legal Name | Pacific Lutheran University Inc. |
| Official Address | Pacific Lutheran University 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 |
| Type of Organization | Private Institution of Higher Education |
| DUNS | 071836019-0000 |
| Federal Employer ID Number (EIN) | 91-0565571 |
| Federal Non-profit status | IRS 501(c)(3) |
| System for Award Management (SAM) | ACTIVE, Expiration Date: 4/23/2020 |
| Congressional District | WA-010 |
| Mailing Address for checks | PLU Office of Advancement Foundation Relations 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447-0003 |
| Fringe Benefit Rate | 32% of base salary and wages |
| Facilities and Administrative Cost Rate AKA Indirect Cost Rate or overhead | 59.7% for salaries and wages only. Waivers can be used on a case by case basis. If the rate is set by the funder, PLU will comply. |