Before You Begin
- Ensure all required project information is complete.
- The project status should be Planning at HQ or Planning at Lab.
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Submit for Approval
Select Submit for Approval from the Manage Project dropdown to start the approval process.
Step 2: Monitoring the Approval Process
The approval request follows a default routing path:
- The EERE Project Lead
- The Office Administrator
- Office Director
Note: This routing path applies unless specific addition reviewers have been assigned. How to Modify my Approval Workflow: Add Project Approver
Once submitted, your project's status will change to Pending Approval.
Step 3: Reviewers' Actions and Final Approval
Each assigned reviewer can take the following actions:
Approve: This moves the project to the next reviewer in the sequence or completes the approval process if they are the final reviewer.
Return: If a reviewer returns the project, it means revisions are needed. The project will be sent back to you, and you will need to make the requested changes and resubmit them.
Cancel: A reviewer can choose to cancel the entire approval workflow, which will stop the process.
Step 4: Results
After all required approvals are successfully completed, the Project Status will update to Approved, and the Award Status will change to Active.
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