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
Governor’s Summer Program	November 14, 2008	This program supports summer programs for gifted and high-achieving high school students. The College will submit a proposal for an aerospace camp next summer.	Tyler Winkler
Nursing Workforce Diversity Project	November 21, 2008	This project seeks to provide greater educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds who are studying to become Registered Nurses.	Jennifer Peterson
Community-Based Job Training Grant – Allied Health	November 24, 2008	This proposal will enhance training programs in fields related to laboratory technologies, specifically Medical Lab Technology and Histology.	Tyler Winkler
Community-Based Job Training Grant – Biotechnology	November 24, 2008	This project will align with the College’s Institute for Food Safety in a program to increase biotechnology training.	Jonita Watson
Community-Based Job Training Grant – Port and Marine Operations	November 24, 2008	This project will focus on skills needed in fields related to port operation, logistics, and supply chain management.	Phyllis Renninger
Lunacy!	December 18, 2008	This project will focus on “all things lunar” by developing informal learning experiences designed to increase interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics courses.	Phyllis Renninger
Take Stock In Children – Nassau County	December 18, 2008	This application to the Rayonier Foundation seeks funds to conduct background screenings and training of mentors for the Take Stock In Children program.	Tyler Winkler
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Ancillary Training Activities	January 9, 2009	This program will be designed for the FCCJ Food Safety Institute. Participants will obtain a foundation in the knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in biomedical-related research.	Jonita Watson
Sythrophy – A Student Analytic Model	Open Submission	A Letter of Intent is being prepared for submission to the Annenberg Foundation outlining a project to develop a student analytic process.	Phyllis Renninger
Early College High School Vertical Team Project	Open Submission	A proposal is being made to the Prudential Foundation for a project that focuses on articulation of students at Ribault middle and high schools into postsecondary programs at the College.	Tyler Winkler

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