Please contact Mary Forbes at 859-246-6561 or mary.forbes@kctcs.edu for assistance.
GRANT PROPOSAL ROUTE
Step 1: Development and Discussion of Idea
2 – 12+ months prior to deadline
- Review the literature
- Discuss idea with Program Coordinator and Assistant Dean
- Identify other faculty/staff with similar interests
- Write one-page preliminary proposal with budget estimate
Step 2: Identify Funding Sources
2 – 12+ months prior to deadline
- Get assistance from Grants Director
- Get on the Internet
- Contact potential sponsors and ask questions
Step 3: Preliminary Approval
1 –3 months prior to deadline
- Submit preliminary approval form and pre-proposal to Grants Director
Step 4: Formal Proposal Development Start at least
Start at least 2 months prior to deadline
- Establish working schedule to meet deadline
- Follow the guidelines
- Get budgetary assistance
- Ask colleagues and Grants Director to critique your draft
Step 5: Final Internal Approval and Submission
During final weeks prior to deadline
- Polish final version of proposal
- Complete, sign, and obtain other signatures for Internal Approval Form
- Submit completed forms and final version of proposal to Grants Director for submission to sponsor
Step 6: Post-submission Activities
Notice of award may be received anywhere from 3-9 months AFTER submission
- If funded:
- Send copy of award letter to Grants Director
- Meet with Grants Director and Account Secialist to discuss account procedures and review project requirements
- Complete progress reports by required deadlines
- If not funded:
- Request reviewers’ comments
- Rewrite and resubmit if appropriate
- Explore activities that can improve your future funding chances
Keep everybody in the loop and plan ahead!
