UCA is a public, predominately undergraduate institution (PUI) higher with 34 master’s programs and 6 doctoral programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is a teaching-intensive university that is both Title III and Title V eligible. It is tax exempt under both Arkansas law and under IRS Code (Section 115(1)); however, the University itself is NOT a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. While UCA is NOT a minority-serving institution (MSI), approximately 37% (Fall 2023) of our student population identifies as members of a minority group.
Budget Information
Indirect-Cost Rate
The university’s indirect-cost rate (IDC, finance and administration rate, or F&A) is negotiated with the Department of Health and Human Services. Our DHHS representative is Joel McKenzie, (214) 767-3261.
NOTE: indirect costs are charged in accordance with an agency’s policies and regulations. Some agencies do not allow indirect costs to be charged to certain programs; others may allow up to 10%. Sponsored Programs will ensure the IDC rate is charged as allowed. Our negotiated IDC rates are as follows:
- IDC for On-Campus Employees with Effort toward a Grant: 33.20% of salaries and wages.
- IDC for Off-Campus Employees with Effort toward a Grant: 14.64% of salaries and wages.
Fringe Benefits Rates
According to the guidelines of our negotiated rate, fringe benefits must be charged as a direct cost to grant application budgets. Some agency’s cap fringe benefits at a lower rate than those we pay. In those cases, the employee’s department or college must provide cost-sharing on the grant to make up the difference.
UCA’s fringe benefit rates are as follows.
- 32% for faculty, classified and non-classified staff, and extra help working 30+ hours a week: fall and spring.
- 20% for faculty, classified and non-classified staff, and extra help working 30+ hours a week: summer.
- 8% for staff working as “extra help” (<30 hours per week): calendar year.
- .30% for graduate assistants and student workers: calendar year.
Salaries and Wages
- Please request current salaries from Human Resources before beginning work on your budget.
- By university policy, you must include a 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each succeeding year of the grant.
- Pay grades for classified employees are set by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services.
- Arkansas’s minimum wage is $11.00/hour.
Sales Taxes
The sales tax rate for Conway is 8.75% for equipment, services, and supplies. If ordering goods or services online from a state that does not charge Arkansas sales taxes, you will be required to pay the taxes out of your grant funding.
Tuition
If including the cost of student tuition on a grant, we recommend you increase the tuition and fees by 4% for each succeeding year.
Authorizing (Signatory) Official / SAM Registration
The director of Research and Sponsored Programs is the authorizing signatory official or authorized organizational representative (AOR). All grant applications must be submitted with the approval of the AOR. Professionals in ORSP will make arrangements for your application to receive the appropriate signature.
Kim Ashley-Pauley, Director of Research and Sponsored Programs
Email: kashley@uca.edu
Phone: (501) 852-7460
UCA’s SAM registration is active through 07/02/2025.
Board of Trustees
You can find updated information on the members of UCA’s Board of Trustees by clicking the following link: uca.edu/board.
If a grant application requires more specific information regarding the Board of Trustees (their personal addresses and professional affiliations, for example), please contact ORSP@uca.edu. We will return the required documentation to you within five (5) business days.
Financials
Legislative Information
- Arkansas Assembly House District Number: 70
- Arkansas Assembly Senate District Number: 35
- Enabling Legislation (acts in place of a charter or articles of incorporation and the IRS 501(c)(3) Letter of Determination): Arkansas Code Title 6, Subtitle 5, Chapter 67, Sections 101-114.
- U.S. Congressional District Number: AR-002
Lobbyist Information
UCA does not contract with a lobbyist or engage in lobbying activities. If your grant application requires Form SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, please contact our office at ORSP@uca.edu for assistance.
Numbers
- CAGE/NCAGE Code: 1TBA0
- DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) Number: 006562250
- EIN (Entity Identification Number): 71-6001828
- HRPP FWA (Human Research Protection Plan Federal-wide Assurance) Number: 00000042
- IPF (Institutional Profile File) Number: 0496701
- OPE Code (formerly FICE): 00109200
- PHS (Public Health Service) Animal Welfare Assurance Number: A4179-01
- TIN (Taxpayer ID Number): 171-6001828A2
- Unique Entity ID (UEI): E557HM9TKJ17
Official University Name and Address
University of Central Arkansas (UCA)
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035-0000
Research Assurances
- HRPP FWA (Human Research Protection Plan Federal-wide Assurance) Number: 00000042
- Institutional Biosafety Committee Chair: Reid Adams, RAdams@uca.edu, (501) 450-5933
- PHS (Public Health Service) Animal Welfare Assurance Number: A4179-01
- Radiation Safety Officer: Rahul Mehta, RahulM@uca.edu, (501) 450-5906