college of the redwoods grants process prudence ratliff, grants director
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College of the Redwoods Grants Process
Prudence Ratliff, Grants Director
Learning OutcomesParticipants 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 email approval from your Associate Dean or VP
Grants Director submits to Cabinet for approval to pursue grant proposal once email approval has been received
Preliminary Grants Proposal Form
http://inside.redwoods.edu/grants/documents/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 email approval from your Associate Dean or VP
Grants Director submits to Cabinet for approval
Application Submission Approval Form
http://inside.redwoods.edu/grants/documents/GrantApplicationSubmissionApproval_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 submissionRequirements
Try to submit a few days before thedeadline 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 helpwith:◦ Reapplication◦ Redirection
Grants Website
Inside Redwoods:http://inside.redwoods.edu/grants/
Questions????
Contact Information:Prudence Ratliff, Grants DirectorPhone: 476-4579Email: [email protected]: Printing Services