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This document provides information about the Grants Development & Management office at El Camino College. It summarizes the services provided, which include guidance in locating funding, developing proposals and budgets, and managing awarded grants. It also lists some resources available on the Grants Office webpage, such as links to funding sources, sample proposals, and information on the grant development process. Key steps in developing and applying for grants are outlined, such as clarifying the project, finding funding opportunities, deciding whether to apply, and completing the application.
ECC_3rdTechConf_GrantsOfficePP
- 2. Grants Development & Management • Provides Guidance with: Locating funding for your project Data collection Reviewing your proposal and budget Developing partnerships and collaborations Locating El Camino College resources • Submits your grant application to the funding agency • Grant management Communications with funding agency Guidance completing reports and audits Help setting up and managing your budget The Grants Office:
- 3. Grants Development & Management • Grants Office Webpage • Links to funding sources • STEM resources: • www.stemgrants.com • www.grants.gov • Nyquist Foundation report on Federal Funding http://www.nyquistfdtn.org/FFR.pdf • California Department of Education funding http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af
- 6. Grants Development & Management • Grant$ Alert Newsletters • Forms and Instructions • Links to funding sources • (Hopefully) Helpful Articles • List of currently active grant projects such as: • AB86 Adult Education • Aerospace Manufacturing Education Project • Career Advancement Academy • MESA program • Sample Proposals • How to contact us The Grants Office Webpage:
- 7. Grants Development & Management How Grant Funding Works Funding Agencies - Federal - State - Foundation - Private Release request for grant application YOU: Apply for funding $$$ For programs, projects and/or equipment
- 8. Grants Development & Management • Clarify Project Parameters • Locate funding source(s) and gather grant information • Fill out approval form and obtain signatures. Submit form to Grants Office • Application Grant Steps: Handouts: • Speaking in Code? • Grants Development Process
- 9. Grants Development & Management • Clarify your project parameters • Program needs? • Equipment needs? • Personnel needs? • Subject matter: • K-12 transitions • Community collaborations • Student Services • Technology/Equipment purchases • Workforce Development • Student Transfer Rate • How much will it cost? ($10,000 vs. $2 million makes a big difference when choosing a funding agency) Grant Step: Gather Project Information
- 10. Grants Development & Management • Resources on the Grants Webpage • Federal Grants (www.grants.gov) • State Grants • Foundation Grants (Grants Office can assist) • Partnering on other organization’s grant funded project • Locating Private organizations Grant Step: Locating Funding Sources
- 12. Grants Development & Management Searching Grants.gov, an example Grant Step: Finding a Funding Source
- 15. Grants Development & Management • Check to make sure you have exhausted all of your local resources • Have an extensive discussion with your Dean or VP • Have an extensive discussion with the Grants Office • Have a solid project that meets ALL of the requirements of the funding agency • Have enough time in your schedule to write and review the application. Applications can take over a month to put together. Grant Step: To Apply or not to Apply?
- 16. Grants Development & Management Parts of a Proposal • Introduction • Needs • Goals • Objectives • Workplan • Management Plan • Evaluation • Budget • Attachments (letters of support, resumes, other) Grant Step: Application
- 17. Grants Development & Management • California Technology Investment Partnership (CalTIP) • Energy Foundation • California Energy Commission • California Integrated Waste Management Board • US Department of Energy Links and information in the handout Technology Specific Resources (a tiny list)