Frequently Asked Questions
I have an idea.
What do I do with it?
Consult with the Grant Writer, who will meet
with you and help you develop a concept. Contact Mary at x8224 or in room
L2791.
How do I know if
my project idea will be supported?
Talk to your Department/Division Chair, but first make sure your proposal
supports one or more of the college grant priorities or strategic goals.
It is helpful to write a one-page description of the project (goals, major
activities, people served) prior to discussions. Use the
Grant Development
Decision Questions form as a guide.
Where do I find
money to fund this project idea?
Search through the Funding Sources links.
Contact the Grant Development Director for assistance with researching
appropriate funding sources for a specific project idea.
How do I
develop this idea into a grant proposal or application?
Read
the
Grant Development Overview.
For in-depth information, read specific procedures with information about
grant development. Contact the Grant Development Office early in the
process for help with performing a needs assessment and drafting
objectives. Then request formal permission to proceed by completing a
Preliminary Grant Approval form.
Do I have to
follow the request process for continuing or renewal grants?
Yes. Continuing or renewing a grant is viewed as an opportunity to
reassess each request to ensure it aligns grants with college priorities
for grant making.
If I am
requesting just equipment, do I need to follow the grant process?
Yes, if grant or external funds will be used to pay for the equipment. It
is important to ensure that the equipment and facilities are configured
and used in a manner that is effective and meets the needs of the college.
What are the
college priorities for grant making?
The funding priorities for 2005-2006 will be set by the President.
Priorities are identified through the Institutional Effectiveness
Committee using assessment reports and results from student profile
research.
How do I know
if I have enough time to respond to the grant deadline?
At the very least, there must be adequate time to write, compile, get
authorization for, and submit the proposal for review and signature five
days before the submission deadline. Talk to your Vice President and the
Grant Development Director if you think you’re cutting it close.
What is the
difference between institutional support and match?
The distinction is that “match” is required to be met and reported, while
institutional support may not have to be met and/ or reported.
Nevertheless, remember that both match and institutional support are
expended college resources and must be approved by Administration.
How do I write
a grant?
Developing a grant is similar to writing a research paper. Know the
guidelines, know your audience, collect information, think about the
topic, write, and rewrite. Go to the Grant Writing
Resources page for specific suggestions.
What can the Grant
Development Office staff do?
Research
appropriate funding sources for a specific project idea.
Develop a project idea to
submit to potential funding sources.
Guide budget development.
Advise on grant writing
and help to write specific parts or the entire grant proposal.
Assist with grant review
approvals.
Assist in the preparation
of required agency forms and certifications.
Ensure that proposals
submitted are in accordance with funding agency guidelines and Normandale
policies.
What can the
Grants Accountant do?
Assist with
the fiscal and budget portion of grant/contract proposals, including
related subcontracts.
Negotiate with the funding
source if a grant budget is changed or downsized.
Provide accounting and
fiscal report preparation for all externally funded grants and contracts.
Assist with fiscal and
audit requirements related to grant closure.
How do I administer and
monitor a grant if it’s awarded?
As a project
coordinator (also called project manager or principal investigator), you
will perform many tasks to coordinate team activities, ensure compliance
with regulations, plan expenditures, and submit reports. Refer to
Managing a Funded Project (PDF
file) for more information.
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