College of the Redwoods Grants Process Prudence Ratliff, Grants Director

Learning Outcomes Participants will be able to: 1. Navigate through the Grants Process. 2. Know where to access resources and assistance.

Step 1: Feasibility & Initial Proposal

Feasibility Feedback: Grant possibility Recommendations ◦ Possible match ◦ Partnerships ◦ Budget ◦ Etc.

Preliminary Grants Proposal Form Send to your Associate Dean or VP Send to Grants Director with approval from your Associate Dean or VP Grants Director submits to Cabinet for approval to pursue grant proposal once approval has been received

Preliminary Grants Proposal Form uments/GrantProposalForm_004.pdf uments/GrantProposalForm_004.pdf

Step II: Cabinet Approval

Step III: Grant Writing & Submission

Confirm Buy in from Stakeholders: Academic Senate Classified Managers Community Partners ◦ K-12 Schools ◦ HSU/Other 4 year institutions ◦ WIB ◦ Business & Industry ◦ Others

Write Grant & Develop Budget Pay close attention to the grantors guidelines Grants Director can help: ◦ General information needed ◦ Budget Development ◦ Other

Budget: Begin working with the Business Office early Indirect Costs: ◦ Federal = 20% ◦ State = 4% ◦ Foundation = will be set by the grantor ◦ Review the RFA carefully – sometimes indirect is not allowed Tips for developing the budget: ◦ Salary & Benefits ◦ Include taxes and installation costs ◦ Will you need a grants manager?

Have the grant reviewed by stakeholders

Application Submission Approval Form Send to your Associate Dean or VP Send to Grants Director with approval from your Associate Dean or VP Grants Director submits to Cabinet for approval

Application Submission Approval Form uments/GrantApplicationSubmissionA pproval_001.pdf uments/GrantApplicationSubmissionA pproval_001.pdf

Administration approves final application: ◦ Associate Dean ◦ Executive Dean or VP ◦ President may be required to sign the application

Grant Application Submission Read the RFA carefully on the submission Requirements Try to submit a few days before the deadline in case of any issues that may arise Grants Director must submit the application with your assistance and receive copy of final application

Grant Awarded Inform Grants Director You must work with the Grants Director on setup of grant ◦ MOU ◦ Budget Setup in the Business Office ◦ Other You must work with the Grants Director on Fiscal Oversight of the grant

Grant Denied Inform Grants Director Grants Director can help with: ◦ Reapplication ◦ Redirection

Grants Website Inside Redwoods:

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Contact Information: Prudence Ratliff, Grants Director Phone: Office: Printing Services