Grant Application Process for COS Staff

COS faculty and staff members often identify the need to secure grant funds that can be used to implement special projects or purchase specialized equipment. The following is an overview of the process that must be used by COS faculty and staff to develop and submit project proposals that can result in the acquisition of grant funds:

1. All grant-funded projects must further the College's mission and achievement of the College's strategic goals. In addition, they must be closely coordinated with all other on-campus fundraising efforts. Discuss your proposed project with the director of your department or instruction area. Make sure you are able to clearly identify the problem you are trying to solve and discuss how your proposed project will solve that problem. If you need help identifying potential funding sources, please contact the Resource Development Office.

2. If you and your director decide you would like to move forward with your project and have a funding source in mind, contact the Resource Development Office to request a grant summary sheet, which will address key grant requirements. Click here for a sample grant summary.

3. A copy of the grant summary should be given to your appropriate Vice President to gain his/her approval of further exploration of the project. All individuals planning to submit a grant application must obtain approval from their Vice President. The request is then taken to the Administrators' meeting, and final approval is given by the College President.

4. After you have approval, contact the Grants Office to further develop your project. We will help you outline a collaborative process for preparing your application for funding. All grant applications are labor intensive. Preparation of your application for funding will be time-consuming and will require a great deal of energy and research. In some cases, the application will be written for you. In other cases, we will simply brainstorm with you to make certain that your plan is well thought-out and complete in its presentation to possible funders. In any case, you will most likely serve as the technical expert on the project and will be asked to contribute your expertise.

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