CASC Solicitation Guidance

Respond to a CASC Project Solicitation: 

Statements of Interest and Proposals submitted to a CASC for project funding consideration must use the templates provided below. Note: CASC Project Solicitations are limited to eligible researchers. Solicitations will not be announced on this public website. Please check with your CASC for more information. 

• Statement of Interest Template (Word) 

Full Invited Project Proposals: 

• Proposal Template (Word) 

• Budget Spreadsheet Template (Excel) 

• Budget Justification Template (Word) 

• Data Management Plan Template (Excel) 

 
Guidelines for Plain Language Public Summaries: 

Plain Language Public Summaries are a required component for all CASC projects. Plain Language Summaries provide a synopsis of the overall project and follow the principles of the Plain Writing Act of 2010. These summaries should be included in all proposals submitted to the CASCs for funding consideration. 

• Guidelines for Plain Language Public Summaries 

• Additional information and resources about writing in plain language can be found here: https://www.plainlanguage.gov/ 

CASC Host Institution Guidance 

Respond to a CASC Host Recompete Solicitation: 

Institutions submitting proposals to host a CASC as part of an official Host Solicitation should use the templates below.  

• Budget Table Template - HOST (Excel) 

• Budget Justification Template - HOST (Word) 
    

Submit a Host Institution Annual or Final Report: 

• Host Annual Report Template (Word) 

• Host Final Report Template (Word)

Return to Project Tracking Policy and Guidance >>>