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Roles and Responsibilities
for Grants Management
Loyanne Flinn de Guaracha
Director of Public Grant Development
and Operations
David Techaira
Interim Grants Accounting Manager
Administrative Services
March 2016
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VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Vision
Hartnell College will be nationally recognized for the
success of our students by developing leaders who
will contribute to the social, cultural, and economic
vitality of our region and the global community.
Mission
Focusing on the needs of the Salinas Valley, Hartnell
College provides educational opportunities for
students to reach academic goals in an
environment committed to student learning,
achievement and success.
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PRE-AWARD – OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
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PRE-AWARD – OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT
 Work with faculty and staff to seek funding opportunities that
align with the strategic priorities and goals of the college, and
help sustain the college’s main programs and services
 Apply for public and private grants:
 Grant Concept Forms - must be approved by
President/Superintendent before application process begins
 Prepare and complete funding opportunity applications by working
with grant writers, project directors, and Administrative Services
 Coordinate letters of support from internal and external partners
with project directors
 Finalize funding proposal prior to submission to grantor
 Complete necessary Board documents
 Administer private grants coordination with District Grants Office
 Long Term Funding Plan
 Partnership Agreements HCCD and HCF
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PRE-AWARD – FINDING GRANTS
http://infoedglobal.com/
Hartnell College Foundation website – News & Events
From a Hartnell College computer automatically logged in
Training Videos
Shared Searches
US Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
US Health and Human Services
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/hhsgrantsforecast/
Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html
CCCCO
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/WorkforceandEconDev/WEDDRFAs.aspx
CA Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/
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PRE-AWARD – POLICY AND PROCEDURE
BP 3280 Grant Concept and Approval (Development)
The Governing Board will be informed of and ratify all grant
applications made by the college and authorize all grants received by
the College.
The superintendent/president shall establish procedures necessary to
assure timely application and processing of grant applications and
funds, and that the grants that are applied for directly support the
purposes of the district.
AP 3280 Grant Concept and Approval (Development)
 Private Grants vs. Public Grants
 Roles and Responsibilities
 Approval
 Report to the Board of Trustees
 Typical Steps in the Process
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New Questions about Institutionalization and Sustainability
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Budget Estimates – One More Time
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PRE-AWARD – GRANT CONCEPT FORM
Proposal Lead updates Dean/Director and VP and secures their
support (signature)
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PRIVATE GRANTS - FOUNDATION
Long Term Plan for Hartnell College 2012-2017
Projects from faculty, staff and administrators
President’s Task Force
Regular updates to the HC Foundation Board of Directors
http://hartnellfoundation.org/about-us/fundraising-priorities/
College Priorities and Goals
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PRIVATE GRANTS - COORDINATION
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POST-AWARD ACTIVITIES – GRANTS OFFICE
The Grants Office (Administrative Services) is responsible for the
following areas:
 Grants and contracts revenue streams (fully executed Grant
Award Notices, subaward agreements, and service contracts
must be on file).
 Post-award administration:
 Budgeting: Establish budget in the Colleague system; provide
salary and benefit information; provide monthly budget reports;
mid-year budget review templates
 Accounting: payroll; accounts payable; accounts receivable;
financial controls; process budget transfers/revisions and
expenditure transfers; approve service contracts (before work is
performed)
 Financial reporting on program expenditures and cost share
compliance
 Collecting copies of Time and Effort Certifications
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POST-AWARD ACTIVITIES – GRANTS OFFICE (CONTINUED)
 Provide grants and administrative procedures training,
and provide the tools necessary to effectively manage
the post award financial functions of the grant award(s)
 Provide examples of agenda items required by the
Board.
 Set up budget codes for the grant award.
 Maintain contracts/agreements.
 Process expenditure and budget transfers.
 Approve personnel paperwork to ensure available funds
and appropriate account number use.
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PROJECT DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Setting up the project - obtain board approval for
accepting the award.
 Submit award agreements, Grant Award Notices (GANs),
or contracts to Administrative Services.
 Review work-plan, deliverables, objectives, and
resources needed to begin grant activities.
 Implement project and conduct program activities as
detailed in the award terms and conditions, or GAN.
 Monitor all budget expenditures to ensure fiscal
compliance and alignment with approved budget,
funding agency requirements, and district policies.
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PROJECT DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)
 Be informed of local, state, and federal laws - Be good
stewards of grant funds!
 Work with support staff and Administrative Services to
adjust expenditures and budget amounts as needed by
submitting Expenditure Transfer and/or Budget
Transfer/Revision Forms. Attach appropriate supporting
documentation.
*Note: changes in project scope, objectives, key personnel,
or major budget reallocations (ten percent of budget line
items) need prior agency approval. Certain awards may be
less restrictive in terms of reallocating budget, but it is
important to know your award terms and conditions.
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PROJECT DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)
 Notify Administrative Services of ALL reporting
deadlines.
 Complete quarterly and annual performance/progress
reports as required by funding agency. Reports must be
approved by component administrator, so submit
reports prior to the due date to allow time for review.
 Complete quarterly and annual financial reports as
required by funding agency. Reports must be audited by
Administrative Services, approved by component
administrator, and submitted on time. Submit reports in
advance of due dates to allow time for review.
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PROJECT DIRECTORS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES (CONTINUED)
 Maintain detailed and accurate records of all program
activities (progress/performance, finances, participant
information, inventory of equipment, and any other
relevant information)
 Complete Time & Effort Certification Forms. Send copies
to the Grants Office (E-105).
 Assist in providing the necessary information/data
requested during audits
 Ensure no conflict of interest is involved in the project,
specifically through contracted services
 Submit final paperwork for grant closeout to
Administrative Services (final progress and financial
reports, review expenditures to resolve any outstanding
items or compliance issues prior to closeout)
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TLR3
MP10
task
Grants project director
Time and Effort
submit to Dean/VP
Colleague Reports
run and review regularly
Augment New and Continuing budgets
Grants Acctin Manager
Copy only - inventory pre-audit
prepare for submission
review for positions, benefits, indirect and load to colleague
Budget Revisions
prepare for submission
audit and delegate input
Expenditure Transfers
prepare for submission
audit and delegate input: provide backup for salary related transfers
Contracts
prepare for submission, including tracking sheet
review after Laura
Special Project Agreements
prepare for submission, monitor deliverables, track
submission of final
verify funding
New Hires - Permanent or temporary non-faculty
New Director orientation
work with HR
attend with David
Periodic (Qtrly, Annual) Reports - Narrative Data
gather and prepare for submission
N/A
Periodic (Qtrly, Annual) Reports - Fiscal Data
input data by funding category (Major object or fed
category)
Audit and troubleshoot. Download to cognos
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GRANTS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Office Location:
Building E, Room 105
Support Staff:
David Techaira, Interim Grants Accounting Manager
(831) 755-6835
dtechair@hartnell.edu
Kayla Dolan, Accounting Assistant
(831) 755-6996
kdolan@hartnell.edu
Adriana Magallanes, Program Assistant I
(831) 755-6125
amagalla@hartnell.edu
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MP10
I agree with Tracey - this would be a good quick reference
TLR3
Most of the data is already included in the prior slides however it may be easier for some people to have
a matrix of the information so they are clear on what you do versus what they do. You'll probably want
to clean up this slide. It's merely meant to give you an idea of what I mean.
Marty Parsons, 2/25/2016
Tracey Richardson, 2/23/2016
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Thank you!
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