Overview:
This service is for faculty and staff who plan to apply for external grant funding and need campus approval before submission. The pre-approval process ensures that proposed projects align with institutional priorities, comply with sponsor and state regulations, and have the necessary administrative and financial support from the college.
Before any grant proposal is submitted to an external funding agency (foundation, state, federal), the college requires internal review and approval. This process verifies budget accuracy, identifies required matching funds, confirms use of college resources or facilities, and ensures that commitments are supported by appropriate leadership.
We will facilitate:
- Departmental and Financial authorization
- Collaborative or multi-institutional projects
- Research or equipment proposals involving college resources
- Requests involving cost-share, release time, or student support
Who Should Utilize this Service?
- Faculty and staff seeking external grant funding
- Departments planning to collaborate on externally funded projects
- Project directors or principal investigators (PIs) developing grant proposals
Key Benefits:
- Ensures proposals align with institutional mission and strategic goals
- Confirms availability of space, personnel, and matching funds before submission
- Prevents compliance issues and overlapping commitments
- Facilitates communication between Academic Affairs, Finance, and Sponsored Programs
How to Request It:
Complete a Grant Interest form through the service portal. Include:
- Funding agency and grant program name
- Project title and brief description
- Anticipated budget and funding amount
- Deadline for submission to the granting agency
Once submitted, Sponsored Programs will review and be in touch with any outstanding questions. Next, the Grants Committee and appropriate Vice President will review the proposal for compliance, feasibility, and alignment with campus goals before granting authorization to proceed with the full application.
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OGSP services include:
Vetting/Reviewing Grants and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs): We interpret complex grant language and strategize an approach to develop your idea.
Writing and Budget Development: We advise you on writing the grant narrative, developing the budget, and completing the necessary paperwork.
Facilitating Institutional Approval: All grants must be approved by the VP for Finance and the Grants Committee before drafting and must be signed-off on prior to submission.
Submission: Since most grants require submission by an Authorized Organizational Representative, we submit grants on your behalf.