Grants Process

If you have an idea for a project where a funding source has not yet been identified, the Grant Development Office encourages and welcomes preliminary grant proposal ideas. These ideas may be provided to the Grant Development Office. Once submitted, the Grant Development Office will keep tabs on various funding opportunities that may satisfy your needs. Dare to dream!

The table below also details the process and how the Grant Development Office can help you in applying for a grant where a funding source has already been identified.

Feel free to contact the Grants Development Office anytime along the way if you need assistance with your proposal!

STEPS	ACTIVITY	HOW THE GRANT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE CAN HELP
1	Brainstorm Project Objectives & Research Budget Costs in Response to Identified RFA/RFP	Help make sense of the RFA/RFP instructions Help develop project objectives and activities so that they are aligned with grant specifications Contact Program Officers for more information
2	Submit/Email project ideas to Grant Development Office	Meet to develop a timeline and plan proposal Facilitate communication between appropriate Dean(s)
3	Prepare Proposal & work with Chabot Business Office to Develop Budget, as needed (Budget Officer will confer with the District Controller as necessary)	Assist in writing, editing, and reviewing proposal Provide general consultation throughout the writing process Collaborate on developing the budget and conferring with the Chabot Business Office
4	Forward Proposal Draft and Budget Pages to Internal Readers for Review	Facilitate obtaining appropriate signatures Provide feedback and assist in editing proposal
5	If needed, email/send Budget Pages & Proposal Abstract to District Vice Chancellor of Business Services at least one week before signatures are needed***	Assist with the coordination of obtaining appropriate signatures
6	Complete Grant Application & Obtain Final College and District Signatures*** (Make Prior Appointments with Vice Chancellor, or Chancellor, as needed)	Assist with the coordination of obtaining appropriate signatures
7	Secure Board Approval (Only if Required by RFP)	Scheduling Board Review
8	Work with the Grant Development Office to submit the Grant Proposal to the Funding Agency/Organization	Assist with uploading/sending proposal
9	Submit a copy of Final Proposal to Grant Development Office	Maintain a copy of submission on file Communicate submission to cognizant administrator, Chabot Business Office, and District Budget & Grants Manager

*** The signatures required for the grant application are specified in the RFA/RFP.
You may need to get both College and District signatures on grant application forms.