In the drop-down menus below, you will find the most up to date Continuing Report Template and Instructions. Please use this updated version (Continuing Report Form v2024) and disregard any previous templates. Continuing reports submitted in any previous forms will not be accepted and must be submitted through the WTFRC grantee portal.
To access the portal, you will be required to:
– Create a user account or change your password through the email you received from Salesforce when WTFRC staff enable your account. Search your inbox for an email from submit@treefruitresarch.com titled “Welcome to the WTFRC Grants Portal.” If you did not receive this email, you are not already in our system and will need to create a new account.
– Carefully follow the provided instructions for each type of submission and ensure you are using the most up to date templates (excludes pre-proposals, this is a prebuilt template through the platform)
– Ensure that all materials are uploaded through the portal by the stated deadlines
Follow this link to access the WTFRC Grants Portal: https://treefruitresearch.my.site.com/
If you have a continuing report due, you will receive emails notifying you of your upcoming due date, and will see your required reporting link under the “Requirements” tab in your grantee portal.
Choose the hyperlink to click into your available reporting requirement, and follow the instructions provided on the screen. If there are any changes, such as a budget or co-pi change, please report this in the “Summary of Changes” box.
Next, download the most up to date continuing report template and complete your report following those instructions.
Upload your document and submit your continuing report.
Download the most up-to-date template here: Continuing-Report-Template-v2024
Download instructions here: Continuing Report Instructions v2024
Format
Word format, 11 pt. Times New Roman font. Mirrored margins; 1.25” left margin, 1” right, top & bottom margins. Note: Do not include page #’s, headers, or footers.
Length
10 pages is the maximum length for new proposals and continuing reports. 12 pages is the maximum length for final reports, not including the header pages. Start proposals and reports on separate page.
Project Title
70-character limit including spaces. Note: For historical tracking purposes, this title must stay the same throughout the project.
PI/Co-PI
Include information for each listed PI or Co-PI. A Co-PI designation means that the individual is fully engaged throughout the project duration and is contributing to the scientific research of the project.
Each CO-PI is expected to remain an active contributor throughout the project, most clearly reflected via an associated budget. Note: Updated contract administrator information for all PIs/Co-PIs should be included with new proposals and annual report submissions.
Cooperators
A cooperator is a company that is donating products or services, or an individual serving in an advisory capacity. List cooperators involved in the project.
Contact Information
Please give a direct phone line and email address for contact. Do not place contact information in table format.
Total Project Request
Fill in the total amount of your funding request.
Other Funding Sources
If you are soliciting funding from other agencies, please include names and dollar amount you will request or have requested.
WTFRC Collaborative Expenses
All potential WTFRC research collaboration must be discussed and approved in advance. Contact Tory Schmidt, Tory@treefruitresearch.com or (509) 665-8271, ext. 4, at least two weeks prior to proposal submission deadline to discuss project viability and staff availability. The proposal must estimate the amount of expenses WTFRC will incur should the project be funded. Note: This amount should be included in the total project request. If you do not anticipate collaborative expenses type in “None,” and delete the table.
Budget
The budget tables should reflect your needs for each year of the entire project (3 years maximum). Please round to whole dollars.
Note: WTFRC does not fund or pay for:
• overhead charges
• tuition for graduate students
• publication costs
• travel to professional society meetings or research reviews
Travel budgets must contain only those costs which are directly related to the proposed project. If you are working with other institutions, itemize the budget for each entity.
Once complete, begin your continuing report on the page following the header pages and follow the format below.
Objectives
Recap the original objectives. Note any deviations from the original objectives.
Significant Findings
Provide a bulleted list of significant findings during the prior year(s) of the project.
Methods
Describe the procedures and methodology used, types and timing of anticipated results, and any potential problems or limitations that may be encountered.
Results and Discussion
Focus on the findings during the prior year(s) of the project. Discuss significance to the industry and potential economic benefits. Use summary graphics.
Additional Items
Footnotes: Can be included with 9pt. font. Note: Do not place footnotes in header/footer area on page setup.
Pictures/Graphics: Pictures and graphics in books are printed in black & white.
Temperature reporting: Please include Fahrenheit conversion.
Electronic File Naming: The platform will title your document based on the key word submitted in your application.
Submitting Your Proposal: Submit proposals electronically via the grantee platform. Do not email proposals directly to WTFRC staff. If you do not receive an email response indicating your proposal was received through the Salesforce platform, please contact Paige via phone 509-665-8271, ext. 2, or via email. Submission does not ensure we have received your proposal unless you see your status updated through the portal and you receive an automated submission confirmation email.