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Show Me The Money! Improving Success in Grants

This article provides valuable insights on improving success in grants for higher education projects. It covers the federal perspective on higher education, major investment areas, recommendations for success, and tips for anticipating success. Discover funding opportunities aligned with your interests and learn how to get involved today!

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Show Me The Money! Improving Success in Grants

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  1. Show Me The Money!Improving Success in Grants Richard Keeler, MaryAnn Doherty Riverside Community College District Grants Office

  2. The Federal Perspective on Higher Education • Community colleges viewed as a critical resource • Reform • Increase completion rates • Increase affordability and value • Serve low-income students well

  3. The Federal Perspective on Higher Education • Emphasis on career and technical education • Alignment between programs and labor market needs • Strong collaboration to improve quality • Accountability through use of clear metrics and common definitions • Innovation

  4. The Federal Perspective: Funding Emphases • Increased competition for less dollars • Adoption of proven practices • Rigorous evaluation • Underrepresented populations • Veterans

  5. The Federal Perspective: Major Investments • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) • Advanced manufacturing • Clean energy • Cyber security

  6. The Federal Perspective: Major Investments • Mental health – identification and treatment of issues • School Safety • Small business support

  7. Recommendations for Success • Get involved • Employ a Best Practices in Grant Development Model

  8. Attributes - Best Practices Model • Select grant opportunities for greatest competitive advantage • Begin early • Assess the development landscape realistically • Consider the need for a consultant • Select an outstanding development team

  9. Attributes - Best Practices Model • Faculty involvement is a must • Select a dedicated college liaison • Competitive partnerships • Need to be established early on • Must make tangible commitments and participate in development of proposal

  10. Attributes - Best Practices Model • Align program development with funding agency emphases • Utilize data to demonstrate a need for the project and the viability of the proposed response • Construct an evaluation that is both effective and data-driven

  11. Anticipate Success • Remember that victories are not random, but rather the result of outstanding planning and hard work • Assess the landscape • Plan for success - adopt the model • Anticipate the win • If at first you don’t succeed, submit again • Celebrate the victory!

  12. Your Projects • Discussion on writing tips • Funding opportunities aligned with your professional interests • Upcoming competitions • How you can become involved – now! • Our Office will assist you in researchand development of your projects • Let’s get started…

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