Grant - Defer Commencement Sample Clauses

Grant - Defer Commencement. ‌ If a Xxxxx is unable to commence by the listed start date a request for deferral should be requested via a variation. This must occur before the final date of commencement, as per the relevant Agreement. Although it may be allowed, there are strict limits on when and for how long a deferment may be requested. The request means that no funds will be spent on the Grant until the new commencement date. Please refer to the relevant Agreement for guidance on whether the start date falls within the allowable period or the limit on when a request may be submitted. This variation type is commonly used when: • contracts have not yet been signed by all named organisations • an ethics plan or clearance is not in place • a data management plan is not in place • a revised budget is required due to the Grant awarded less than originally requested (If the revised budget impacts the Grant scope, a variation to funding agreement must be submitted) To submit a Grant - Defer Commencement variation the Funding Entity will require the following: