Description:

This presentation will identify grants that can support student learning, workforce development, and faculty research projects at institutes of higher education. We will review specific grant programs and examples of previously funded projects. We will also discuss how to effectively position a project to increase the likelihood that attendees’ next proposal will stand out for reviewers and ways to formalize grant-seeking (and grant-seeking policy) within the institution to maximize opportunities. This presentation best aligns with the Federal Grants learning track. We will discuss how to best access funding available from the US Department of Education, National Science Foundation, and other federal agencies that support initiatives at institutes of higher education.

Presenters:

Liz Shay is a Senior Grants Development Consultant for Grants Office, LLC. She supports colleges & universities, workforce training entities, and non-profit organizations to find and apply for relevant grant funding opportunities. With over 10 years of experience within higher education, she has worked with a wide variety of grant programs.

Sydney Stapleton is a Grants Development Consultant for Grants Office, LLC. Sydney has 5 years of experience in the nonprofit field, working in both higher education and cultural heritage organizations. At Grant Office, she supports institutions in finding and applying for relevant grant funding through her research of diverse funding opportunities.

Skill Level:

Early-Career

Learning Track:

Federal Grants

GPC Competencies:

How to craft, construct, and submit an effective grant application
Strategies for effective program and project design and development
How to research, identify, and match funding resources to meet specific needs
Organizational development as it pertains to grant seeking
Ability to write a convincing case for funding

Originally Recorded: 

February 2023