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New Centralized OCGA Email Addresses Effective Dec. 1, 2025

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce the implementation of new centralized email addresses for the
Office of Contracts and Grants Administration (OCGA). This change is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance communication and streamline our processes.

Please use the following email addresses for specific inquiries:

OCGA@UMBC.edu - General OCGA Inquiries: Project and financial aid billing/invoicing, draws, financial reports, close-out, cost transfers, and compliance review and analysis

OCGA_Cost@UMBC.edu - Cost Analysis Support: F&A proposal, fringe rates, leave
payout rates, effort reports and certification, Retro justifications, SEFA, HERD survey, and service centers’ rate questions.

OCGA_Collections@UMBC.edu - Collection and Payments: Collection/Dunning notices, sponsor payment, banking information, ACH/vendor forms, and sponsor payment plans.

OCGA_Awards@UMBC.edu -  Awards and Project Set-Up: PeopleSoft award & project set-up, combo codes, no-cost extensions, award actions and modifications

This change is aimed at ensuring effective communication with all our stakeholders through:
  • Centralized communication
  • Improved transparency
  • Efficient collaboration
  • Continuity and coverage
  • Audit trail and accountability

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Best regards,
OCGA Team

Posted: November 18, 2025, 6:24 PM