Grant Proposal & Award Information

Legal Name:
Stephen F. Austin State University

Official Address (UEI Registered):
1936 North Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75965-3940

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):
KB7KMZD3GF51
Expiration: May 11, 2027

Employer Identification Number (EIN):
75-6002514

DUNS Number:
073894727

Type of Organization:
State-Controlled Public Institution of Higher Education
(Select “IHE” on federal applications)

Proposal Submission Authorization

Only the following individuals are authorized to submit proposals and accept awards on behalf of SFA:

• Dr. Forrest Lane
  Dean, Office of Research & Graduate Studies
  Forrest.Lane@sfasu.edu
• Jennifer Hanlon Patterson
  Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
  hanlonjd@sfasu.edu

Financial Contact for Grants

• Chris Foote
  Grants Accountant, Financial Reporting
  Chris.Foote@sfasu.edu

Authorized Signatories for Contracts

• Over $450,000:
  Dr. Neal Weaver, President
• Under $450,000:
  Appropriate Division Vice President:
  • Academic Affairs: Dr. Jordan Barkley
  • Enrollment & Student Engagement: Dr. Kent Willis
  • Organizational Effectiveness: Gina Oglesbee
  • Intercollegiate Athletics: Michael McBroom 

Indirect Cost Rates

• Standard Rate: 35% Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC)
• Off-Campus Rate: 10%
• Status: Provisional (effective 09/01/2021 – 08/31/2025; renewal in progress)

Use the standard indirect cost rate unless the sponsor specifies a lower limit. Any reduced rate must be clearly published by the sponsor and applied consistently to all applicants.

MTDC Includes

• Salaries and wages
• Fringe benefits
• Materials and supplies
• Travel
• First $25,000 of each subaward

MTDC Excludes

• Equipment ($5,000+)
• Tuition remission
• Participant support costs
• Scholarships and fellowships
• Subaward amounts over $25,000

Use these estimates when preparing proposal budgets. Actual rates will be applied upon award.

Base Rates

• Full-time employees and 9-month faculty: 46%
• 9-month faculty (summer) and Additional Compensation: 18.15%
• Students and graduate assistants: 2%
• Temporary or casual employees: 9.65%

Additional Notes

• Health insurance increases are projected to rise annually
  • FY28, 56% of salary
  • FY29, 63.5% of salary
  • FY30, 71% of salary
  • FY31, 78.5% of salary 
• Include detailed breakdown only if required by sponsor
  • FICA = 6.2%
  • Medicare = 1.45%
  • Retirement = 8.5% 
  • Unemployment Insurance = 1%
  • Workers Compensation = 1%
  • Health insurance = remainder of percent in section B (for FY27, health = 27.85%)

Federal-Wide Assurance (IRB):
IRB00001081
Valid through April 25, 2028

Cognizant Agency:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Division of Cost Allocation

Executive Order 12372:
Not applicable (Texas does not participate in intergovernmental review)

• CAGE Code: 3EXP9
• FICE Code: 003624

Governmental Districts

• U.S. Congressional District: 17
• Texas Senate District: 3
• Texas House District: 11

Payment Address:
SFASU Business Office
Attn: Chris Foote
PO Box 13053, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962

Texas State Agency Number: 755

Texas Payee ID: 37557557552-000

TEA County-District Number:
•    SFA: 174501
•    SFA Charter School: 174801

The following documents are available upon request:

• Audit Certification Letter
• Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
• Tax Exemption Letter (IRS Section 170)
  Note: SFASU is not a 501(c)(3).
• W-9 Form
• 990 Form

If a sponsor requires 501(c)(3) status, contact the Office of Development.