Services

Proposal and Project Development Services

• Brainstorm with project team to develop overall plan
• Match plan with potential public and private sponsors
• Research data sources to document need
• Make recommendations on resources:  personnel, space, equipment, partnerships, etc.
• Contact potential project evaluators
• Assist in writing proposals based on ideas and information supplied by subject matter experts on project team
• Route certifications, assurances, requests for support letters and similar documents through appropriate college and district channels
• Edit proposal for adherence to sponsor guidelines, responsiveness and overall clarity
  Submit complete package for signoff and mailing 

Budget Development Services

• Draft project budget based on sponsor guidelines, work plan, and college and district requirements
• Ensure that match requirements are met and college commitments secured
• Include administrative fee and/or indirect costs in budget as allowed by sponsor and in accordance with college and district policies

Project Implementation Services

• Serve as liaison with District Grants Administration to set up grant budget, develop reporting plan and negotiate amendments
• Develop guidelines for project team leader
  Attend project team, subcontractor, advisory council, and other project meetings
• Monitor expenditures to ensure each is allowable and that overall spending level is appropriate
• Support project team in project activities, evaluation and reporting
• Monitor project activities and reports for compliance with sponsor requirements 

Other Services

• Notify faculty, staff and administration of funding opportunities
• Maintain information on faculty and staff interest areas
  Attend exploratory meetings, bidders conferences and planning meetings
• Ensure projects and partnerships further the mission of the college
• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations