Leads prospective project directors through the various steps in securing a grant, from locating sources for funding through developing the concept and writing the proposal to follow-up. Computer database available for faculty and department use in the ORD office and in the Center for Instructional Computing in the EMU library. Provides information on sponsored projects and programs for numerous agencies and foundations. Searches for information may be conducted on any of a wide range of criteria, including agency, topic, geographic area, and deadline date. Since the State of Michigan has no central procurement system, there is no reference point to search for funding.
Agencies distribute requests for proposals to potential bidders as opportunities arise.