Grants, Research and Institutional Effectiveness

Grant Process at Edmonds Community College

1. Conduct on-going assessment to determine student and community needs for programs and services which drive institutional mission and goals.
2. Faculty and staff identify solutions and funding opportunities.
3. Faculty and staff discuss idea with a Vice President, Dean and/or Director of Grants and Research who identify if concept meets institutional mission and goals.
4. If it is determined that the idea meets institutional mission and goals, a grant team is formed to assess the viability of applying and develop the grant proposal with assistance from the Grant Office, as needed.
5. A draft of the proposed budget is submitted to the Business Office
6. A draft of the proposal is reviewed by an appropriate Vice President or Dean, and the Director of Grants and Research.
7. Proposal is submitted.
8. If proposal is not funded, the team strategizes for re-submittal and/or identifies other possible funding sources. If funded, grant is implemented working closely with the Business Office.