Initiating the Grant-Seeking Process
ACC faculty or staff member seeking grant funds should complete the Grants Concept form. If you have questions, call us at 512.223.7012 or 512.223.7072. This form should be emailed to Joyce Anderson at janders2@austincc.edu.
Discussing and Developing Your Idea
Contact the Grants Development office to arrange a meeting to discuss your idea and/or needs. The Grants Development staff will help you to sharpen your idea into a comprehensive project plan. This may require multiple meetings with all stakeholders.
Finding a Funder
With information on the concept form, you can search for potential grant sources on the Internet. Use key words from your project or check what is offered on some standard Web sites listed below:
Also, the Grants Development staff will work assist with trying to match your project with potential funders. If interested, the Hogg Foundation Library, located at 3001 Lake Austin Blvd., 4th Floor is a wonderful resource with
librarians trained to help people find funding for all sorts of projects.
Getting Your Project Approved Internally
Once your project is reasonably well developed and a potential funding source located, the Grants Development office will initiate a Pre-Approval Form. This form is for internal use only and will be signed by the Grants Development Director, VP for College Support and ISD Relations, Director of Restricted Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to ensure everyone is aware of the project.
Completing the Grant Application
Grant application requirements vary widely across funding sources. The Grants Development staff will review with you the RFP, including application and all other requirements. While every project is different, this is typically a collaborative process between the Grants Development office and the individual(s) submitting the application.
Readying the Application for Submission
The Grants Office is always responsible for obtaining budget approval from the director of Restricted Accounts, the president’s signature and the actual submission, whether it is through US mail or electronic means. ALL grant applications must be processed through our department.
Receiving Notification of Acceptance or Rejection
Once the Grants Development office receives notification about your proposal we will notify you. If the proposal is rejected, we may request additional information from the funding source in order to find ways to strengthen the proposal for future submissions. If your project is funded, the Grants Development office will meet with you, along with Restricted Accounting, to “kick-off” your project!
