Let ORSP grant you the tools for success

1. Let ORSP grant you the tools for success Image: renjithkrishnan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

2. Session Topics • Office of Research and Sponsored Programs services overview • Funding resource basics • Proposal Timeline • Transmittal & Approval

3. OUR MISSION Image: jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Located in the Office of the Provost, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Mission is to provide information and services at times of need and opportunity so applicants might compete successfully for funding for projects that will enhance institutional and professional development.

4. ORSP: Services & Activities Through a variety of ways, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports members of the Stockton Community in their scholarly, research and creative activities. Some of our services include: Conceptualizing ideas to all aspects of developing a proposal; Locating funding sources; Application forms and guidelines; Proposal editing and packaging; Budget development Internal Review and Approval process providing institutional support and authorization; Support for developing proposals for internal funding sources; Faculty development and vitality through workshops.

5. Potential Funding Sources

6. Stockton Funding Sources

7. Federal Funding • The federal government is the single, largest grant maker to domestic state and non-profit organizations. • Programs are well-defined and sponsor guidelines are specific. • Proposals undergo peer review. • Programs are competitive. • Government is committed to making a grant award or contract. Image: Francesco Marino / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

8. Where can I find federal funding opportunities?

9. State Funding • State programs can be funded with either federal “flow-through” funds or with state appropriations. • Programs are competitive or formula-based. • The state of NJ is currently the largest contributor of external support to Stockton research and scholarship activities.

10. NJ agencies funding grants and contracts • NJ Department of Education • NJ Department of Environmental Protection • NJ Commission on Higher Education • NJ Department of Transportation • NJ Department of Community Affairs • and others… Visit http://www.nj.gov/nj/gov/njgov/grants.html for a list of NJ agencies and links to agency-specific grant programs.

11. Local Funding Benefit: Geographic restrictionslimit competitive pool • County departments • Municipal departments Visit the following website for a list of NJ’s county, township, borough, and police/fire department websites: http://www.state.nj.us/nj/govinfo/county/localgov.html • Local county agencies typically release public requests for proposals Example RFP: A Request for Proposals to conduct a communication systems analysis and feasibility study for consolidating police dispatching services for the County of Cumberland 

12. Local partnerships • Consider county and municipal agencies as partners/collaborators • Many lack the funding to provide grants, but would welcome an opportunity to collaborate on a project that is routed in the community that they service. Example: A professor interested in juvenile crime might consider a partnership with the Atlantic County Department of Public Safety, which has a Youth Detention Division. Example: A professor interested in youth education and work readiness might consider a partnership with a local workforce investment board. *Before contacting a local agency for a partnership, contact the Service Learning Office first, as they have established relationships with many local agencies.

13. Private Industry Funding • Generally, private industry funding is provided on a non-competitive basis; however, a small but growing number of companies are using a competitive request for proposal mechanism. • Industry sponsors are not committed to giving funds away, but are looking to fund research in areas that solve an industry problem (commercially viable).

14. Connecting with Private Funders • Professional/Scientific Societies • Professional Conferences • Journals/Publications • Alumni from your doctoral program • Industry researchers graduate from the same programs! • Establish profile on LinkedIn • Indicate in your profile that you're interested in consulting offers, job inquiries, and expertise requests. This can initiate conversation with industry contacts.

15. Foundation Funding • More than 75,000 grantmaking foundations exist granting more than $44 billion—the GO can help locate the right funder for your scholarly activity. • Larger foundations typically have grant programs in specific fields, whereas smaller foundations tend to support a broad range of activities without a specific program focus

16. Some Foundations to Consider

17. Approaching a Foundation: Points of Contact

18. Where can I find foundation funding opportunities? • Foundation Center • Foundation Finder- database where you can search for foundations by name or location • Philanthropy News Digest- issues new RFPs daily by subject • American Association of State Colleges and Universities Grant Resource Center (AASCU-GRC) • The ORSP has a login for the GRC and can assist in locating funding opportunities through the database.

19. Internal Funding Sources • Sabbatical • Pursue substantial project to yield publishable results and/or enhance competence as a scholar or teacher • Research and Professional Development • Research, community service, planning, proposal writing, and professional development in preparation for seeking outside funding. • Career Development Awards • For individuals who have been reviewed by Assessment Committee, or wish to change emphasis or enhance their professional careers.

20. Proposal Submission Timeline

21. Transmittal and Approval The Transmittal and Approval Form is available at: www.stockton.edu/grantsoffice

22. Open Discussion/Questions? Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Contact Information E-226 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ 08205 Phone: (609) 652.4844 Fax: (609) 626.3467 grants@stockton.edu www.stockton.edu/ORSP