Resources

Directing a grant presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges. It's important to have a complete understanding of the grant proposal, the award notice and terms of the grant, as well as FSCJ policies and procedures. Many resources are available are listed below to assist the grant project director in these efforts. The Resource Development staff will further support these efforts by providing assistance in playing an integral role in the project implementation from a compliance and financial perspective.

Department Manuals and Materials

• Grant Proposal Design Team Roles and Responsibilities
• Grant Implementation Team Roles and Responsibilities
• Proposal Development Manual
• Grant Programs/Sponsored Projects Implementation Manual

Proposal Development 

Below is a list of useful links to help seek external funding:

• Florida Department of Education State Funding Opportunities
• The Foundation Center offers some of the best general and specialized information retrieval tools on the Internet. The site contains information about foundations nationwide that are potential sources of sponsorship for projects and programs.
• Grants.gov  is an electronic grant search portal with more than 900 grant programs of federal grant-making agencies. Search for grant opportunities here as well as register for notification of grant opportunities.
• The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration funds workforce development grants.
• The National Science Foundation funds grants related to science, mathematics, and engineering technology (STEM). FSCJ has been successful in grant programs such as Advanced Technological Education (ATE), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP), and Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (I-TEST).
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration funds grants to improve health and allied health education programs.
• The U.S. Department of Education, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program helps eligible Institutions of Higher Education to become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by providing funds to improve and strengthen the academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability of eligible institutions.
• The U.S. Department of Education Trio Programs features eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs.

Grants Management

• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance: Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards: The “Omni Circular” streamlines eight Federal regulations into a single, comprehensive policy guide.