Dear Colleagues,
ORA is pleased to announce the release of a new version of the RAPID Closeout Tool (version dated 2/3/2025). Please download the latest version of the tool, available in the ORA Online Resource Center.
This latest version resolves a previous excel display issue with the generation of certain reports on the tool.
Before the RAPID Closeout Tool can be used with Excel, the .xla add-in file must be unblocked by following the steps below. Refer to the installation instructions that are available with the RAPID Closeout Tool download for more details.
- Right-click the file named RAPID_Closeout_And_Reporting_Tool and select Properties
- At the bottom of the General tab, click the Unblock button or check the Unblock checkbox
- Click the Apply button, then the OK button

If you have any questions about this new RAPID Tool version, contact your EFM Accountant.
Thank you,
Katie Cadle | Manager
Research Finance Compliance | UCLA Extramural Fund Management
