| Grant Development Steps | ![]() |
STEP 1
Have an idea for a project and find a grant to fund it.

STEP 2
Complete the pre-proposal grant short form for grants $100,000 or less
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Complete the pre-proposal grant concept approval forms for grants $100,000 or more

STEP 3
The Grants Review Committee reviews pre-proposals for grants $100,000 or less, without significant match requirements, partnerships, or sustainability requirements.
Executive Council reviews pre-proposals for grants that are $100,001 or more or that involve significant partnerships or sustainability requirements. TheGrants Review Committee reviews the pre-proposal for these grants first and makes a recommendation to the Executive Council.

STEP 4
Write the grant proposal if you receive authorization to do so.

STEP 5
The grant proposal undergoes review:
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- The director of Human Resources reviews hiring procedures, job descriptions and salary
- The budget development officer reviews the budget, sustainability, in-kind, and match
- The executive director of Institutional Planning and Research reviews the evaluation design
- The grants resource developer should review the entire proposal
- Your supervisor should review the entire proposal
- After the review, make any necessary changes to the application

STEP 6
President Helmich or another authorized representative signs the completed application.

STEP 7
Submit the completed proposal to the funding entity.

