Identifying, receiving, and stewarding external grants is a team effort. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough of the process, with key areas of collaboration between faculty and Corporate & Foundation Relations. Faculty may need support in one or more areas throughout the grant life cycle.
Before searching for funding, you must have a general grasp of the program or project you want to implement. This may be done in collaboration with colleagues inside or outside the university. Establishing a clear project goal, general outcomes, and an approximate timeline helps you prepare for next steps.
How CFR can help: Staff can meet with you to discuss concepts, help make campus connections to potential partners, and determine the best next steps for your project.