Resource Development

Grants Development and Management

Developing A Proposal

• Developing an Idea
• Search
• Manage
• In Development
• FAQ

Developing an Idea

The Resource Development department has developed a concept form (Microsoft Word document) to help you outline the priorities and goals of your proposed project. Once you’ve developed the idea for your project, and the completed concept form has been signed by your department chair or campus president, please send it via campus mail to Phyllis Renninger, Resource Development, Suite 264, Martin Center.

Search

With information on the concept form, you can search for potential grant sources on the Internet. Use key words from your project or check what is offered on some standard Web sites listed below:

• The Foundation Center
• GrantsNet
• Grants.gov
• Community of Science
• U.S. Department of Education
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

If interested, the Jacksonville Public Library on Duval Street has a grants research department where you can search through print documents on grant funders and grant sources.

Another option is to contact our office for assistance in a search. You can e–mail your concept form to a Resource Development Officer and we’ll try to locate potential funding sources.

Manage

Once your project has been funded, the project manager may reference the online manual (PDF) on project management prepared by the department.

Note: PDF files require Adobe Reader software. Download the free Adobe Reader from Adobe’s Web site.

In Development

(This table was last revised on July 11, 2008)

Grant Title	Deadline	Project Description	RDO
Building Better Communities Through Regional Economic Development Partnerships	August 8	This initiative, funded by the Wal-Mart Foundation, aims to synergize workforce pipeline stakeholders, boost human capital capacity, and advance the economic viability of geographically or economically isolated regions for better competition in a global market.	Phyllis Renninger
Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S-STEM)	August 12	The Kent Campus S-STEM proposal is titled PODS (Peers Organized by Discipline for Success). Faculty mentors and peer tutors will provide support to small groups of 3 to 5 students in a “triangle for success.”	Jennifer Peterson
Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (S-STEM)	August 12	The North Campus S-STEM proposal will provide students with assistance toward completing requirements for an associate-level degree in the science or engineering disciplines.	Jonita Watson
Technology-Based Learning Initiative (TBLI)	August 19	TBLI promotes Web-based learning as well as instruction via satellite, conference call or videoconferencing. This project will increase the number of continuing workforce education courses available via distance learning.	(To Be Assigned)
Conferences, Workshops and Special Meetings in the Mathematical Sciences	August 28	The National Science Foundation’s Division of Mathematical Sciences invites proposals for funding of conferences or special meetings to engage and connects the mathematical sciences community.	Jennifer Peterson
National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR)	September (anticipated)	The Federal Aviation Administration conducted a market survey to compile a list of qualified institutions for its NEXTOR program. A partnership between the College’s Aviation Center of Excellence and Florida A&M University is one of 20 applications approved to respond to the Screening Information Request (SIR).	Phyllis Renninger
TRIO – Student Support Services	September (anticipated)	This program provides opportunities for academic development and serves to motivate students toward successful completion of postsecondary education.	Jennifer Peterson
Minority Access to Research Careers Ancillary Training Activities	September 11	Students in the College’s Food Safety Institute will obtain a foundation in the knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in biomedical-related research.	Jonita Watson
Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development	October 1	The goal of this program is to improve specific areas of humanities education through a project that will serve as a national model of excellence.	Jonita Watson
Education Research Grant — High School Reform	October 2	This program’s goal is to research approaches for improving academic and work skills of potential at-risk students.	Jonita Watson
Education Research Grant — Mathematics and Science Education	October 2	Development of more effective math and science curricula is the goal of this program.	Jennifer Peterson
American Masterpieces: Chamber Music	October 10	Grants are available for chamber music performances scheduled in conjunction with educational activities.	Jonita Watson
Community-Based Job Training (CBJT)	To Be Announced	CBJT grants are designed to increase the capacity of community colleges to train workers in high-growth, high-demand fields.	Jennifer Peterson, Jonita Watson
Challenge Grant	Open Submission	Funds will be sought from the Kresge Foundation to support facilities and equipment for the College’s Institute for Food Safety.	Jennifer Peterson

Note: The deadline date is the day the application is due at the funding agency. The proposal should be completed well before this date in order to allow sufficient time for the application package to be delivered to the funding agency.

Awarded

• 2006 Funding Report (PDF)
• 2005 Funding Report (PDF)
• 2003 Funding Report (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Resource Development?
2. Where is Resource Development located?
3. Who does Resource Development serve?
4. What is the proposal development process?
5. What is included in the grant application?
6. May grant applications be submitted at any time?
7. Who is authorized to sign a proposal submitted by Florida Community College?
8. What determines whether a grant application is pursued?
9. Can I complete a grant application on my own?
10. How soon will I find out if a proposal will be funded?
11. Does Resource Development handle the project’s budget if the grant is awarded?

1. What is Resource Development? Resource Development brings external dollars into the College through applications for grants and contracts. The department monitors announcements by funding agencies to locate Requests For Proposals (RFPs) that match the vision and goals of the College.
   
   
2. Where is Resource Development located? The Resource Development offices are on the second floor of the administration building, the Martin Center for College Services. Contact information for individual members of the department is available on the staff list page.
   
   
3. Who does Resource Development serve? Resource Development serves all of the College’s campuses and centers (Faculty, staff, and students) to obtain external funding through competitive grants.
   
   
4. What is the proposal development process? Proposal development is guided by a design team. The design team is headed by a Resource Development Officer and consists of faculty members, campus administrators and other parties who have an interest in the project. The design team provides details about the project to the Resource Development Office, who compiles the final grant application.
   
   
5. What is included in the grant application? The contents of the grant application are specified in the proposal guidelines, or RFP. Most require a proposal narrative that explains the goals of the project and how it expects to reach those goals. The application should also include a detailed budget for the project.
   
   
6. May grant applications be submitted at any time? Few grantors accept applications at any time. Most RFPs specify a deadline date when the grantor must have the completed proposal in hand in order for the application to be considered. Some agencies request that a preliminary proposal be first submitted, with a full proposal developed only on subsequent invitation.
   
   
7. Who is authorized to sign a proposal submitted by Florida Community College? Only the College President, Dr. Steven R. Wallace, or one of his authorized proxies, including the Executive Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, Dr. Donald W. Green, and the Director of Resource Development, Mrs. Phyllis Renninger, are authorized to sign grant applications submitted by Florida Community College.
   
   
8. What determines whether a grant application is pursued? Resource Development will not seek funding for a project that lacks the support of other departments within the College. In addition, the project must support one of the College’s stated initiatives.
   
   
9. Can I complete a grant application on my own? RFPs are quite specific in regard to the structure and the content of a proposal. In addition, the College requires that all applications go through Resource Development to ensure cooperation, rather than competition, between campuses and centers for grant dollars.
   
   
10. How soon will I find out if a proposal will be funded? The length of time between submission and notification varies. Some agencies take six months or longer to decide which applications will be funded.
    
    
11. Does Resource Development handle the project’s budget if the grant is awarded? The project’s budget and reports are handled by the Project Accounting Office, which is separate from Resource Development.