1. Perkins Mini-Grant Competition Owens Community College Putting the “FUN” back in Federal and State FUNding! –Heath Huber: justin_huber@owens.edu

2. What it is –College-wide competition to earn a share of Perkins allocation for the fiscal year. –Still at Provost’s discretion (line items exist), but the results become the plan submitted to the Provost which become the plan submitted to the state. –A way to Introduce a reluctant population to grant writing –Grants office will clarify but not help in writing –RFP process with paper submissions –Read and scored by a committee of three –Cut score developed –Allocations awarded

3. Our Main Resources (What’s online for folks) Technical Presentation (PowerPoint) RFP (application) Score Sheet Samples and list of awarded proposals Technical Letter of Support Model Release Time and Effort Report Travel Report Mid-year and End of Year Reports

4. During the year Pre-award meetings (Project Director Handbook) Midyear Report April 1 st spending deadline Reallocate any extra End of Year Report Have fun with CCIP!

5. Challenges –Line items –Academics who don’t read –Academics who don’t add –Maintaining Budget Authority –Depends on your attention to detail

6. Groovinesses Democratizes the process Diversifies the plan Ensures completion of products Adds more work to your plate Turns into a fun science of organization Gives you God-like Powers!