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 Oct. 2, 2008)

Grant Title	Deadline	Project Description	RDO
Advanced Technology Education	Oct. 16, 2008	This program from the National Science Foundation involves partnerships between academic institutions and employers to promote improvement in the education and science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school levels.	Jennifer Peterson
Community Colleges CAN! Peer Mentoring Project	Oct. 17, 2008	This program is a two-year initiative to help build sustainable networks among colleges that will help institutions identify, learn from and implement strategies that improve student outcomes. The College seeks to establish a relationship with Southwestern Oregon Community College.	Tyler Winkler
American Masterpieces – Dance	Oct. 24, 2008	The National Endowment for the Arts will sponsor performances, exhibitions and educational programs across all art forms.	Tyler Winkler
Target Field Trip Grants Program	Nov. 1, 2008	This program funds student field trips to attend art, science and cultural events or to complete community or civic projects.	Tyler Winkler
Nurse Education, Practice and Retention	Nov. 3, 2008	This HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) program is designed to strengthen and enhance the capacity for nurse education, practice and retention.	Jennifer Peterson
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program	Nov. 7, 2008	The College will be a sub-applicant on the state’s submission to a federal program assisting with implementation of cost-effective hazard mitigation activities.	Phyllis Renninger
Governor’s Summer Program	Nov. 14, 2008	This project seeks funds for an aviation and space camp for high school students next summer.	Tyler Winkler
Nursing Workforce Diversity	Nov. 21, 2008	This HRSA program aims to increase enrollment of students from disadvantaged backgrounds in nurse training programs.	Jennifer Peterson
Take Stock in Children – Nassau County	Nov. 17, 2008	Rayonier Inc. funds Take Stock in Children staff trainings.	Tyler Winkler
National Center of Excellence for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR)	Fall (anticipated)	A partnership between the College’s Aviation Center of Excellence and Florida A&M University is one of 20 applications the FAA approved to respond to the Screening Information Request for NEXTOR. The College will subcontract with our partnering lead institution in this project.	Phyllis Renninger
Homeland Security Training Initiative (HUB Colleges)	Fall	The Partnership for Environmental Technology Education, a council of the American Association of Community Colleges, is preparing a national training initiative for community colleges to provide training on protective actions and preparedness measures in the event a hazardous situation occurs.	Phyllis Renninger
Food Stamp Education and Training (FSET)	Fall	WorkSource conducted an initial data analysis of food stamp recipients enrolled in qualified programs of study. This data was used to determine the College’s eligibility to participate in an Education & Training program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that would provide a cash match based on the number of FSET students.	Phyllis Renninger
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Ancillary Training Activities	Jan. 8, 2009	This project will be designed for the College’s Food Safety Institute. Participants will obtain a foundation in the knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in biomedical-related research.	Jonita Watson
Challenge Grant	Open Submission	This proposal to the Kresge Foundation will support facilities and equipment for the College’s Institute for Food Safety, which will conduct education, training, research and standards development for the burgeoning field of 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? Resource Development prepares and submits the request for budget setup and position authorization to the College’s Project Accounting Office.
    • The project’s budget and reports are handled by the Project Accounting Office
    • Resource Development members offer need-based assistance