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Possible exceptions : Understanding that there could be mitigating circumstances for late internal submission of a grant proposal , the Director of the SPO will examine the circumstances and on a case-by-case basis might allow such review and submission to occur . Had these students been invited ( via a Registration Hold ) to visit with an advisor / staff member / peer mentor who would have provided them a USU connection and additional resources — could USU help increase their chances of persistence . Proposals received by the SPO after this due date will not be moved ahead of other proposals by the SPO staff . Investigators should submit the administrative portions of their proposals to the SPO , while continuing to complete the technical proposal . President Dever noted that it was the intent of the Ex Committee to solicit issues for discussion for the remainder of the year . NFIE encourages applicants to consider ( 1 ) flexible scheduling to enable teachers to work together as well as individually on these matters , and / or ( 2 ) extending the school year , allowing for up to four weeks for teachers ' professional development while students are on vacation . The Engineering Initiative was funded $ 500,000 one-time money and $ 1.5 million ongoing . When the proposal is submitted to the Sponsor , a copy of the complete proposal must be submitted to the SPO .