Grants Process

So you have an idea to improve programs or services? To create new educational opportunities? To reach out to underserved populations? Do you need external funding to implement your ideas? The RCD Office follows a five step process:

You have your idea and need funding? Give us a call to schedule a meeting. You may also submit an "Idea Abstract" online or through campus mail.

To serve you better, think through your idea and use the Idea Abstract as a guide. You are the expert on the content of any grant or fundraising proposal. Securing external funds will only happen if your idea is logical,feasible, clear, and well thought out.

We will discuss your idea and then begin the research process to find appropriate funding sources. Sometimes an idea may not be suitable for grants to foundations or public funders, but may be more appropriate for other fundraising techniques, such as direct mail, special events, direct sales of merchandise, etc.

Use the "Gateway to Grants" to get started in your own research on the latest grant funding opportunities and services. If you find a program similar to yours at another institution and you'd like to bring the model to Eastfield College, let us know.

Once appropriate funding sources are found, the funding agencies and your program/project will be evaluated to determine if there is a match, and if there is a fit with the College's institutional mission, goals, and priorities. If there is no match for external funders or with feasible fundraising techniques, you will then have the opportunity to modify the program/project to improve the match or move on to another idea.

This process will involve input from the Project Director and the College's Development Committee, which will be formed soon.

Need help in developing and writing your proposal? The RCD Office will offer grantwriting workshops throughout the year. The Office will also provide one-to-one assistance in grantwriting. Check out the Grant Writing page for more information and tips to help you with your proposal development, and for information about upcoming workshops.