Project Title: ________________________________________________________________________________

GRANT CONCEPT PLANNING FORM

Your Name: _________________________________________ Department:______________________________

Project Title: ________________________________________________________________________________

PROJECT CONCEPT – Attach a 1-page or less overview of your project concept, numerically (1-6) addressing:
1. How does this project fit into the college mission, goals and objectives?
2. What specific concept, training, program, etc. does the proposed project address?
3. How was the need for this program identified?

4. How will the College benefit? – i.e., equipment, new construction, curriculum development, faculty/staff development, increased enrollment, revenue, positive media, etc.
5. What will be the major project activities?
6. What is the potential impact on the College? - new staff; reallocation of existing staff; space needed; FTE, etc.

COSTS – Attach an additional page (2) outlining the following, labeling them alphabetically (A-D) addressing:

A. Estimated Resources Required – provide a cost analysis - include facility or equipment use and maintenance, staff development, marketing/outreach, utilities, supplies, travel. Analyze all needs – be prepared to write detailed specifications for equipment, purchase requisitions, position vacancy notices, as applicable.
B. Anticipated Timeline – include timeline for accomplishing goals of project, include start and ending date,
ensure sufficient time will be available to close out the grant expenditures. Develop plan for hiring personnel, purchasing, offering classes, and sequence of projected activities, as applicable.
C. Management Plan – identify position responsible for managing the grant, how grant will be implemented;
include job descriptions, supervision of grant staff and other related positions, potential staff to be hired, determine if needed expertise is available at the College, include information on anticipated contracts or MOUs with other entities.
D. Facilities/ Office and Classroom Space Plan – specifically identify where the grant project will be administered and all necessary space to carry out the program. Indicate how and when space and equipment will be obtained, secured and scheduled.

FUNDING Do you know of a potential funding source(s) for this proposal? ______ Yes _______No

If Yes    Potential funding source(s) ____________________________________________________________

      Application/proposal due date ____________________ When will applicants be notified? __________

Is multi-year funding available? _____ Yes _____ No If yes, how many years? _______________

Are matching funds required? _____ Yes _____No If yes, what percentage? _______________

If in-kind matching is possible, describe: ____________________________________________________

If No Do you need help from the Grants Development Office in identifying funding sources? ____ Yes ___No

LEVEL OF SUPPORT Requested from Office of Grants Development

Requested:   Check all that apply: Approved (by Grants Office):
(By Originator) _____ Coordination of planning and writing _____
_____ Assistance in planning/gathering information _____
_____ Assistance in planning/writing sections _____

_____ Proposal editing/proofing

Signatures Department Head _____________________________ Date __________________
and Reviews: Comments, if any: __________________________________________________________
Dean/Supervisor: _____________________________ Date __________________
Comments, if any: _________________________________________________________
Grants Office Review: __________________________ Date __________________

Form 6310/002 (3/18)

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4. How will the College benefit? – i.e., equipment, new construction, curriculum development, faculty/staff development, increased enrollment, revenue, positive media, etc.
5. What will be the major project activities?
6. What is the potential impact on the College? - new staff; reallocation of existing staff; space needed; FTE, etc.

A. Estimated Resources Required – provide a cost analysis - include facility or equipment use and maintenance, staff development, marketing/outreach, utilities, supplies, travel. Analyze all needs – be prepared to write detailed specifications for equipment, purchase requisitions, position vacancy notices, as applicable.
B. Anticipated Timeline – include timeline for accomplishing goals of project, include start and ending date,
	ensure sufficient time will be available to close out the grant expenditures. Develop plan for hiring personnel, purchasing, offering classes, and sequence of projected activities, as applicable.
C. Management Plan – identify position responsible for managing the grant, how grant will be implemented;
include job descriptions, supervision of grant staff and other related positions, potential staff to be hired, determine if needed expertise is available at the College, include information on anticipated contracts or MOUs with other entities.
D. Facilities/ Office and Classroom Space Plan – specifically identify where the grant project will be administered and all necessary space to carry out the program. Indicate how and when space and equipment will be obtained, secured and scheduled.