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.