1. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Improving Our Future by Degrees The Funding Picture: 2008 Dr. Linda Mason

2. State federal grant $ obtained increased:State federal grant $ obtained increased: TOTAL INCREASE 31% PUI INCREASE 13% State Funds +

3. Oklahoma Research $ - 2008 $500,000,000 for 2008 PUIs – 12% Fed $PUIs – 12% Fed $ PUIs – 73% studentsPUIs – 73% students

4. OSRHE $1.4 billon budget requestOSRHE $1.4 billon budget request and a $145 million new money request Priorities: –Add faculty –Increase course sections offered –Operating funds for new buildings –Funding for endowed chairs –Research Capital of the Plains Source: 2009 Legislative Agenda for OSRHE State Allocation Funds

5. Few raisesFew raises Many state workers and teachers will not be getting raises this year because of a flat budget. State Salaries -

6. State agency R&D $ increased OCAST - $23,000,000 from $10,000,000OCAST - $23,000,000 from $10,000,000 and will request $40,000,000 this year Oklahoma Nanotechnology InitiativeOklahoma Nanotechnology Initiative State EDGE Initiative:State EDGE Initiative: increase # of researchers, technicians, support services; support advanced technology companies in Oklahoma; leverage federal and private research grants; improve health status More federal $ to state agenciesMore federal $ to state agencies EPSCoR $ to UniversitiesEPSCoR $ to Universities INBRE Grant – 6 universities, 2 community collegesINBRE Grant – 6 universities, 2 community colleges College Access Grant - $915,418College Access Grant - $915,418 *State Grant Funds +

7. In 2007 Oklahoma ranked 31 st in total federal $ obtained for research and development Source: NSF.gov/statistics: National Patterns of R&D Statistics State Grant Funds +

8. NSF as a Sample –Oklahoma obtained $26,986,000 from NSF in 2007 –Oklahoma obtained $29,383,000 from NSF in 2006 –Oklahoma obtained $25,427,000 from NSF in 2005 –Oklahoma obtained $28,242,000 from NSF in 2004 –Oklahoma obtained $26,414,000 from NSF in 2003 NSF Twenty Year Budget by Account in Millions of Current Dollars 08 - $5,000,000,000 98 - $2,500,000,000 88 - $1,500,000,000 Source: NSF, 2008 State Grant Funds +

9. The 2007 Federal Budget shows an increase in federal grant funds. Over 7 years, the federal grant money has increased by 26%.The 2007 Federal Budget shows an increase in federal grant funds. Over 7 years, the federal grant money has increased by 26%. The federal government invests more than $15 billion annually in academic research (Executive Office of the President of the United States, 2000).The federal government invests more than $15 billion annually in academic research (Executive Office of the President of the United States, 2000). U.S. spending on all R&D totaled $368.1 billion in 2007, up from $347.9 billion in 2006U.S. spending on all R&D totaled $368.1 billion in 2007, up from $347.9 billion in 2006 Federal funding of academic S&E R&D failed to outpace inflation for the second year in a row (+1.1% in actual $, but -1.6% adjusted for inflation)Federal funding of academic S&E R&D failed to outpace inflation for the second year in a row (+1.1% in actual $, but -1.6% adjusted for inflation) Source: NSF, 2008 Federal Grant Funds +

10. Total federal research and development 2007 – $138,087,000,000 2008 – $142,605,000,000 Source: NSF, 2008 Federal Grant Funds +

11. Big 12 Higher Ed Rankings Big 12 StatesFed R&D $ S&E Doctorates Texas 2 3 Missouri 2023 Colorado 2516 Oklahoma 3133 Kansas 3234 Nebraska 3638 Source: NSF, 2008 State Performance in Obtaining Grant Funds +

12. In 2008, 38% of foundations reported an increase in giving, as opposed to 52% in 2007.In 2008, 38% of foundations reported an increase in giving, as opposed to 52% in 2007. Grant makers increased giving by 8.2% reported in another Foundation Center report. 60% of the respondents expect to increase their giving this year.Grant makers increased giving by 8.2% reported in another Foundation Center report. 60% of the respondents expect to increase their giving this year. Source: Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates, http://foundationcenter.org http://foundationcenter.org Philanthropist Funds +

13. In 2008, there was some increase and higher decrease in contributions, as opposed to the marked increase in 2007.In 2008, there was some increase and higher decrease in contributions, as opposed to the marked increase in 2007.____________________________________________________________ Guide Star Survey on Non-Profit Contributions In 1 ST 9 Months _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Decreased Stayed the Same Increased Decreased Stayed the Same Increased_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ October 2008 35%25% 38% October 2007 19% 25% 52% October 2006 19%27% 50% October 2005 22% 26% 49% October 2004 23%24% 50% ______________________________________________________________________________________ Philanthropist Funds +

14. In 2008, there was a continued increase in demand for organizations’ services. __________________________________________________________________ Guide Star Survey on Demand for Non-Profit Charities in 1 ST 9 Months _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Decreased Stayed the Same Increased Decreased Stayed the Same Increased_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ October 2008 6% 27%64% October 2007 5% 25%67% October 2006 4% 23%72% October 2005 5% 24%70% October 2004 5% 23%71% _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Philanthropist Funds +

15. GOOD NEWS 43% of grantmaking foundations did say that their organizations gave more in grant money during the first nine months of this year than during the first nine months of 2007.43% of grantmaking foundations did say that their organizations gave more in grant money during the first nine months of this year than during the first nine months of 2007. Plus, nearly 70% of on-line donors expect to give as much or more at the end of this year than they have in the past.Plus, nearly 70% of on-line donors expect to give as much or more at the end of this year than they have in the past. GOOD NEWS!

16. For example: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to spend $300 million over the next five years to double the number of low-income young people who complete a college degree or a certificate program by age 26, or an increase of 25,000 credentialed students. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to spend $300 million over the next five years to double the number of low-income young people who complete a college degree or a certificate program by age 26, or an increase of 25,000 credentialed students. Target: 8 states and 15 institutions, particularly community colleges. GOOD NEWS!

17. Oklahoma higher education has an emerging grantsmanship culture. OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

18. Oklahoma’s Federal R&D funding captureOklahoma’s Federal R&D funding capture rate is low: 31 st of 51 (in the bottom 25%) rate is low: 31 st of 51 (in the bottom 25%) employed S&E doctorates 33 rd with 4,420 SOURCE – NSF, 2008 Oklahoma ranks 37 th in federal income tax payment.Oklahoma ranks 37 th in federal income tax payment. SOURCE – Chronicle of Higher Education 2006 Oklahoma ranks 50 th in federal, state, and local taxes as a share of taxpayer income.Oklahoma ranks 50 th in federal, state, and local taxes as a share of taxpayer income. SOURCE – Post Secondary Education Opportunity, December 2007 OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

19. If Oklahoma a top performer - another $1.07 billion If Oklahoma average – another $11 million OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

20. Now, the GOOD NEWS…. Oklahoma grantsmanship is getting better! In 2004, Oklahoma was 49 th in the nation! SOURCE – NSF 2003 OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

21. We have a growing grants cultureWe have a growing grants culture state grant conferences:state grant conferences: 2004 = 3; 2007 = 11 national rank 49 th to 31 stnational rank 49 th to 31 st 5 more sponsored programs offices among PUI’s5 more sponsored programs offices among PUI’s 7.0 added FTE7.0 added FTE OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

22. We have a growing grants culture from 6 to 8 UG Research fairsfrom 6 to 8 UG Research fairs (OSU, UCO, NSU, SWOSU, Capitol, NWOSU, ECU, Oklahoma Research Day) 1 st NSF Regional Conference 20071 st NSF Regional Conference 2007 1 st Statewide NEH Conference 20071 st Statewide NEH Conference 2007 4 Summer Grant Writing Institutes – OSRHE/EPSCoR4 Summer Grant Writing Institutes – OSRHE/EPSCoR 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 CUR Institute on Undergraduate Research in Fall 2008 – 9 institutions participatedCUR Institute on Undergraduate Research in Fall 2008 – 9 institutions participated More assistance to institutions from multiple sourcesMore assistance to institutions from multiple sources OKLAHOMA GRANTSMANSHIP

23. - Legislature matches 350 new endowed chairs - OSRHE matches millions on federal grants - OSHRE matches $5.5 million on EPSCoR grant - Coordinator for Grant Writing and External Funding Assistance, 2004 - For every $1 invested in higher education, the state receives an economic return of $5.15 Oklahoma+

24. OSRHE distributes grants – Brain Gain Grants - $2,200,000 Brain Gain Grants - $2,200,000 in 2007 College Access Grant – almost $1 million 2007-2008 Minority Teacher Recruitment Center Collegiate Grants - $182,915 - College Connection - Special Project No Child Left Behind Act, Title III, Part A - $800,000 2007 Nursing and Allied Health Initiative FY 2008 Summer Academies GEAR UP College Access Subgrants for K-12 OHLAP/Oklahoma’s Promise Urban Initiative Outreach Program Grants Oklahoma+

25. Despite the wavering economy, grants are increasing in all sectorsDespite the wavering economy, grants are increasing in all sectors Grant competition is increasingGrant competition is increasing New initiatives will be presented by the new presidential administrationNew initiatives will be presented by the new presidential administration Oklahoma is a low producer in grantsmanship, but is improving steadilyOklahoma is a low producer in grantsmanship, but is improving steadily SUMMARY

26. New website resource page: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Available grantsAvailable grants Oklahoma college and university undergraduate research programsOklahoma college and university undergraduate research programs Contact personsContact persons List of summer undergraduate research opportunities for studentsList of summer undergraduate research opportunities for students OSRHE

27. New website resource page: HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 2008 Summaries of different parts, i.e. disclosure requirements, new loan policies and programs, new initiativesSummaries of different parts, i.e. disclosure requirements, new loan policies and programs, new initiatives Available grants as they emergeAvailable grants as they emerge Contact linksContact links OSRHE

28. 2009 Summer Grant Writing Institute July 21-24, 2009 5 days (3 days and 2 half-days) of intense grant writing, interaction with writers and mentors, reviews of your writing, great plenary sessions, and high motivation! January Application at http://www.okhighered.org/grant-o00s OSRHE

35. Keep telling the story; it’s a great story! Oklahoma has had a +25% in degrees conferred over 5 years, when enrollment levels have been at +8%Oklahoma has had a +25% in degrees conferred over 5 years, when enrollment levels have been at +8% For every $1 invested in higher education, Oklahoma receives $5+ backFor every $1 invested in higher education, Oklahoma receives $5+ back We ARE improving our grantsmanshipWe ARE improving our grantsmanship

36. What does it mean? We are improving quality instead of only focusing on access: »stronger economy »graduates to fill jobs »higher per capita income in our state »leaders for the 21st century

37. Grant administrators and sponsored programs officers are the unsung heroes in higher education: YOU help find funds that »Open doors »Build careers »Changes lives

38. Contact: Dr. Linda Mason405-225-9486lmason@osrhe.eduhttp://www.okhighered.org/grant-opps/ IP: 164.58.250.178 GRANT WRITING AND EXTERNAL FUNDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 2008