Here’s how the Grants and Alternative Funding (GAF) Office can help:

Grant Preparation Services

• Facilitate planning sessions
• Obtain preliminary approvals
• Develop projects
• Write institutional proposals
• Edit department proposals
• Coordinate efforts with Oakton Educational Foundation
• Create project budgets
• Compile supporting data
• Complete internal sign-off
• Submit proposals
  

Post-award Assistance

• Develop and review contracts
• Manage contract approval
• Communicate with program officers
• Coordinate site visits
• Set up budget accounts
• Interpret contract regulations
• Troubleshoot projects
• Process budget revisions
• Edit required reports
• Liaise with business office

Continuing Services

• Interpret agency requirements
• Research funding sources
• Maintain grants files
• Develop strategic grants plan
• Keep current on grant trends
• Understand government regulations
• Offer grant proposal training
• Develop relationships with funders
• Develop and maintain Web page
• Celebrate successes