Sponsored Programs Administration
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is responsible for pre-and post-award grant and contract activities at Essentia Health. This includes industry-sponsored clinical trials, federal and foundation grants, and contracts. Services include:
- Proposal and budget development assistance
- Proposal review, sign-off, and submission
- Grant and contract negotiation and acceptance
- Subcontract preparation and administration
- Federal indirect cost rate negotiation
- Financial reporting
- Progress reporting
- Award close-out
- Effort certification
SPA Activities
SPA also supports activities to build grants readiness at Essentia Health in key areas through:
- Funding source identification
- Capacity building plans development
- Proposal submission coordination
Contact Us
- For general inquiries or pre-award/contract information email Nancy Dold, research grants manager, or call 218-786-2698.
- For post-award or finance information email Marlene Ferguson, senior accounting analyst, or call 701-364-3299.