CFA: Cultivating the Humanities and Social Sciences Intiative Grants

Dear Molly,

I am interested in applying for the CHSS grant

I would like to know 

1. whether the per diem would be provided as per actuals (based on the bills) or on a lump sum basis?
2. Also, whether accommodation charges mean charges for a hotel stay or rent for the period during which data collection is happening in the fieldwork area can also be paid? 
3. Would the travel expenses be paid as per actuals or on a lump sum basis?
4. Travel expenses would be paid only for public transport or it can also be paid for private vehicles hired for the data collection? 

sai thakur

Dear Sai, 

1. The grant award is paid out 80% at the beginning of the project duration, based off of your anticipated budget. Small changes can be made, but you should use the SIDA provided per diem rates to anticipate your costs.
2. Yes, hotel/accommodations/lodging is an eligible use of funds. 
3. Lump sum would be the best way to describe how the grant is disbursed.
4. Yes, private vehicle travel, if justified (ie for safety reasons, if no public transport is available, etc.) can be eligible for grant funding.

Dear Molly,

I am interested in applying for the CHSS grant

I would like to know 

1. whether the per diem would be provided as per actuals (based on the bills) or on a lump sum basis?
2. Also, whether accommodation charges mean charges for a hotel stay or rent for the period during which data collection is happening in the fieldwork area can also be paid? 
3. Would the travel expenses be paid as per actuals or on a lump sum basis?
4. Travel expenses would be paid only for public transport or it can also be paid for private vehicles hired for the data collection? 

sai thakur

Dear Molly,

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.

The first question I did not pose it properly. I am rephrasing it.

I wanted to know

a. Whether the per diem can be taken by the PI and co-PIs as a lump sum amount without the need to settle it

b. or whether the Per Diem can be taken as a lump sum amount in the form of an advance and then has to be settled based on the bills

b. or do we have to spend first and then reimburse it?

thank you,

sai thakur

Dear Sai, 

1. The grant award is paid out 80% at the beginning of the project duration, based off of your anticipated budget. Small changes can be made, but you should use the SIDA provided per diem rates to anticipate your costs.
2. Yes, hotel/accommodations/lodging is an eligible use of funds. 
3. Lump sum would be the best way to describe how the grant is disbursed.
4. Yes, private vehicle travel, if justified (ie for safety reasons, if no public transport is available, etc.) can be eligible for grant funding.

Dear Molly,

I am interested in applying for the CHSS grant

I would like to know 

1. whether the per diem would be provided as per actuals (based on the bills) or on a lump sum basis?
2. Also, whether accommodation charges mean charges for a hotel stay or rent for the period during which data collection is happening in the fieldwork area can also be paid? 
3. Would the travel expenses be paid as per actuals or on a lump sum basis?
4. Travel expenses would be paid only for public transport or it can also be paid for private vehicles hired for the data collection? 

sai thakur

Dear Sai,

I would operate under the assumption that you should keep all the receipts in the case the Grant coordinator requires further evidence of expenses related under the grant. Yes, both the pi and co-pi can take per diem, but again, I'd highly recommend that you keep all receipts. The majority of the grant will be paid up front and made available for the co-pi's to use. It is not a reimbursement-based grant. 

Dear Molly,

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly.

The first question I did not pose it properly. I am rephrasing it.

I wanted to know

a. Whether the per diem can be taken by the PI and co-PIs as a lump sum amount without the need to settle it

b. or whether the Per Diem can be taken as a lump sum amount in the form of an advance and then has to be settled based on the bills

b. or do we have to spend first and then reimburse it?

thank you,

sai thakur

Dear Sai, 

1. The grant award is paid out 80% at the beginning of the project duration, based off of your anticipated budget. Small changes can be made, but you should use the SIDA provided per diem rates to anticipate your costs.
2. Yes, hotel/accommodations/lodging is an eligible use of funds. 
3. Lump sum would be the best way to describe how the grant is disbursed.
4. Yes, private vehicle travel, if justified (ie for safety reasons, if no public transport is available, etc.) can be eligible for grant funding.

Dear Molly,

I am interested in applying for the CHSS grant

I would like to know 

1. whether the per diem would be provided as per actuals (based on the bills) or on a lump sum basis?
2. Also, whether accommodation charges mean charges for a hotel stay or rent for the period during which data collection is happening in the fieldwork area can also be paid? 
3. Would the travel expenses be paid as per actuals or on a lump sum basis?
4. Travel expenses would be paid only for public transport or it can also be paid for private vehicles hired for the data collection? 

sai thakur