The Grants Office at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ works within the office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to assist faculty and administrators in securing funds to support innovative programs and special projects.

    Step1: First Steps

    Brainstorm

    • Identify Goals and Objectives
    • Align with Delta’s Strategic Plan

    Consult Affected Colleagues

    • Outline Project Activities
    • Get Approval from Dean andÌýVP

    Get Support

    • Complete Grant Interest Form
    • Meet with Grants Office to Identify Funders and get technical assistance with the process.

    Step 2: Research, Plan & Write

    List Project Needs

    • Does your proposed project need additional Facilities & Technology?
    • Will you need a Program Manager? Research Analyst? Fiscal Analyst?Ìý

    Draft Project Narrative

    • Conduct a Literature Review of Effective Practice(s)
    • Articulate Project Goals with Measurable Objectives
    • Develop a Management Plan with a TimelineÌýof activities, including personnel responsible for each activity
    • Draft an Evaluation Plan
    • Complete a Budget with brief rationale for each line item

    Step 3: Refine Proposal

    • Expand the Literature ReviewÌýto establish our need for the project and the anticipated effectiveness of the activities you’re proposing for the project
    • Prepare aÌýDraft NarrativeÌýthat articulates the project’s specificÌýGoals, and theÌýMeasurable ObjectivesÌýthat help achieve those goals. This may include aÌýLogic ModelÌý´Ç°ùÌýStudy DesignÌýÌý(as appropriate) that will help inform the Evaluation Plan, and aÌýManagement PlanÌýthat details project activities, responsible personnel, benchmarks and timelines.
    • Revisit the BudgetÌýto ensure all project costs are delineated, including facilities, technology, personnel, materials and equipment needs, as well as evaluation activities.

    Step 4: Get Final Approvals

    Sign off from institutional groups

    • Department/Division Dean
    • Vice President
    • Superintendent
    • Board of Trustees

    Step 5: Grant Submissions

    The Grants Office at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ will submit your proposal on your behalf.

    • EnsureÌýall line items are aligned withÌýcontracts, procurement policies, etc.
    • Always set a goal to submit early

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    Please involve the grants office as soon as you identify a potential grant opportunity. Notifying the Director of Grants Management before you start work on a proposal is beneficial in the following ways:

    • It helps us to better understand how many grant opportunities there are and how many we pursues and align those with the Strategic Plan.
    • We are better informed about grant activity across the colleges and at the district level.
    • We can make strategic decisions about which grants to pursue at the individual or multi-college level or district-wide.
    • It ensures we are as competitive as possible. For example, some funders only allow one application per organization; other times, they will make one award per geographic area.
    • We can avoid conflicts with submissions being made by other departments.
    • We can help identify support and training needs.

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