Discuss your proposed project with the Director of your department or instruction area. Make sure you are able to clearly identify the problem you are trying to solve and discuss how your proposed project will solve that problem. Estimate the costs of your project and talk with your Director about how your plan will further the goals of your division or department. Once you have discussed your plans with your Area Director and have obtained approval from the appropriate Vice President, contact the Resource Development Officer to further develop your project. She will help you identify fund sources and work with you to outline a collaborative process for preparing your application for funding.
All grant applications are labor intensive.
Preparation of your application for funding will be time-consuming and will require a great deal of energy and research. The Resource Development Office will assist you every step of the way. In some cases, the application will be written for you. In other cases, the Resource Development Officer will simply brainstorm with you to make certain that your plan is well thought-out and complete in its presentation to possible funders. In any case, be prepared to spend time with the Resource Development Officer to fully develop your application.