1. Vetting an Idea

2. Annual Needs Assessment
Conducted by Grants Development & VCF
Who? Department/Program Directors & Chairs
What? Discussion of funding needs & costs
When? Annually after new FY budgets released
How? Department heads receive invitation & prepare list of funding needs/ideas and estimated costs not covered by departmental budget

3. Opportunity Discussion
If a suitable sponsor/grant/contract matches a need:
Governmental: Grants Development meets with director & supervisors to outline proposal plan
Private: VC Foundation contacts department directly to prepare proposal details
VCF Employee Grant: If applying internally vs. externally, employee submits request to VCF

4. Points of Contact
POC to submit funding needs/ideas and for current governmental awards
POC for current private awards
Questions about (internal) VCF Employee Grants