What is a grant?

A grant is any donation that:

· is conditional;

· requires the submission of reports; and/or

· requires a written contract or verbal agreement to be entered into by the College. 

The Grant Office works with Brazosport College faculty, support staff, and administrators in the development of proposals that:

• Advance institutional strategic goals

• Address existing student needs

• Support corporate and community efforts and needs

• Pilot demonstration initiatives

• Replicate established best practices

• Promote professional development of College personnel  

Without the dedication and persistence of its faculty, administrators and support staff, Brazosport College would not be able to secure grant funds that enhance, expand, and improve the many programs needed to assist its students in fulfilling their dreams of a college education.  Brazosport College and the Grant Administration Office recognize and appreciate the enthusiasm and hard work of the proposal development teams that create competitive applications.   

What services does the Grant Office offer?

The Grant Administration Office assists Brazosport College faculty, staff, and administrators in the preparation of proposals and other grant-related documents for submission to funding agencies (including federal and state agencies, corporations, and foundations).  The comprehensive list of its services includes the following:

Development of Grant Applications   

· Funding Sources - Identify possible sources of funds available from local, state and federal agencies, private and corporate foundations, and local businesses;

·  Information & Guidelines - Secure and disseminate program applications and information related to funding opportunities through inter-office mail and the department’s newsletter;

· Technical Assistance - Provide technical assistance with program design & development;

·  Proposal Writing - Assist with the writing, reviewing and editing of letters of interest, intent to apply letters, and draft program proposal narratives;

· Proposal Outlines - Prepare a proposal outline based upon grant requirements and guidelines published by a federal funding agency for College personnel interested in exploring federal grant application opportunities;

· Sample Proposals - Provide and/or acquire previously successful grant applications for review and assistance with the preparation of new proposal packages;

· Team Development - Assist with the development of grant teams and conduct team meetings; and,

· Project Coordination - Coordinate proposal review processes and secure authorizations for proposals and contracts.

Submission of Grant Applications

· Submits all proposals and/or grant applications to funding sources.

· Submits all program reports (quarterly and final) to funding sources.

· Processes and submits all correspondence related to grant programs and applications.

Official Grant Contact Information

The Grant Administration Office serves as the official contact for all grant programs and applications.  Information provided to funding sources is to include the name of the Director of Grant Administration, as well as the office’s phone and fax numbers.

Centralized Grant Files

The Grant Administration Office is responsible for the maintenance of complete, up-to-date grant program files.  It is the responsibility of all program directors and other staff to ensure that a copy of all correspondence and grant-related documents is provided to the Grant Administration Office for inclusion in the centralized grant files.

Funder Relationships

Working in conjunction with the Brazosport College Foundation, grant staff will cultivate and develop working relationships with government agencies, foundations, and corporate giving programs.

Workshops and Training Opportunities

Training workshops and seminars designed to address the educational needs of College staff members in regards to all aspects of grant solicitations are provided through the Brazosport College Employee Development Center. For additional information on training opportunities, please see Training Opportunities link.   

Policy and Procedures Manual

A copy of Brazosport College's Policy and Procedures Manual is available in PDF file format. Click here to view the manual.