Grant Proposal Development Steps
STEP 1
Have an idea for a project and find a grant that could fund it.
STEP 2
Complete the pre-proposal grant short form for grants $100,000 or less, obtain the required signatures, and forward the completed form to the Grants Office.
OR
Complete the pre-proposal grant concept approval form for grants $100,000 or more, obtain the required signatures, and forward the completed form to the Grants Office.
STEP 3
The Grants Initiative Committee reviews pre-proposals for grants $100,000 or less, without significant match requirements, partnerships, or sustainability requirements.
The Cabinet reviews pre-proposals for grants that are $100,001 or more or that involve significant partnerships or sustainability requirements. The Grants Initiative Committee reviews the pre-proposal for these grants first and makes a recommendation to Cabinet.
STEP 4
Write the grant proposal if you receive authorization to do so.
STEP 5
The appropriate CAC staff review the grant proposal.
STEP 6
President Elliott or another authorized representative signs the completed application.
STEP 7
Submit the completed proposal to the funding entity by the deadline.