Let ORSP grant you the tools for success
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Session Topics
Office of Research and Sponsored
Programs services overview
 Funding resource basics
 Proposal Timeline
 Transmittal & Approval
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OUR MISSION
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Located in the Office of the Provost, the Office of Research and
Sponsored Programs (ORSP) Mission is to provide information and
services at times of need and opportunity so applicants might
compete successfully for funding for projects that will enhance
institutional and professional development.
ORSP: Services & Activities
Through a variety of ways, the Office of Research and Sponsored
Programs supports members of the Stockton Community in their
scholarly, research and creative activities.
Some of our services include:
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Conceptualizing ideas to all aspects of developing a proposal;
Locating funding sources;
Application forms and guidelines;
Proposal editing and packaging;
Budget development
Internal Review and Approval process providing institutional
support and authorization;
Support for developing proposals for internal funding sources;
Faculty development and vitality through workshops.
Potential Funding Sources
Federal
Internal
State
Funding
Sources
Foundation
Local
Private
Industry
Stockton Funding Sources
Grants & Contracts Awards by Source FY 2010
Total Grants Awarded
$8,753,884
State, $6,860,063
Municipal/County, $969,050
Private, $148,083
Federal, $776,688
Federal Funding
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◦ The federal government is the single, largest grant
maker to domestic state and non-profit
organizations.
◦ Programs are well-defined and sponsor guidelines
are specific.
◦ Proposals undergo peer review.
◦ Programs are competitive.
◦ Government is committed to making a grant award
or contract.
Where can I find federal funding
opportunities?
Source
Description
Grants.gov
-Central, searchable database for
federal funding opportunities
Fedbizzopps
(www.fbo.gov)
-Central, searchable database for
federal procurement (over $25k)
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance (CFDA)
(www.cfda.gov)
-Provides a full listing and
descriptions of Federal assistance
programs
Grants Resource Center
-Searchable database of funding
opportunities that includes federal
and non-federal sources; access
available through the Grants Office
State Funding
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State programs can be funded with
either federal “flow-through” funds or
with state appropriations.
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Programs are competitive or formulabased.
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The state of NJ is currently the largest
contributor of external support to
Stockton research and scholarship
activities.
NJ agencies funding grants and contracts
NJ Department of Education
 NJ Department of Environmental
Protection
 NJ Commission on Higher Education
 NJ Department of Transportation
 NJ Department of Community Affairs
 and others…
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Visit http://www.nj.gov/nj/gov/njgov/grants.html for a list of NJ agencies and
links to agency-specific grant programs.
Local Funding
Benefit: Geographic restrictions
limit competitive pool
• Local county agencies typically release public requests for proposals
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County departments
Municipal departments
Visit the following website for a list of NJ’s county, township, borough,
and police/fire department websites:
http://www.state.nj.us/nj/govinfo/county/localgov.html
Example RFP: A Request for Proposals to conduct a communication systems analysis
and feasibility study for consolidating police dispatching services for the County of
Cumberland
Local partnerships
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Consider county and municipal
agencies as partners/collaborators
 Many lack the funding to provide grants, but would welcome
an opportunity to collaborate on a project that is routed in
the community that they service.
Example: A professor interested in juvenile crime might consider a
partnership with the Atlantic County Department of Public Safety, which
has a Youth Detention Division.
Example: A professor interested in youth education and work readiness
might consider a partnership with a local workforce investment board.
*Before contacting a local agency for a partnership, contact the Service Learning
Office first, as they have established relationships with many local agencies.
Private Industry Funding
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Generally, private industry funding is provided
on a non-competitive basis; however, a small
but growing number of companies are using a
competitive request for proposal mechanism.
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Industry sponsors are not committed to giving
funds away, but are looking to fund research in
areas that solve an industry problem
(commercially viable).
Connecting with Private Funders
Professional/Scientific Societies
 Professional Conferences
 Journals/Publications
 Alumni from your doctoral program
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◦ Industry researchers graduate from the same programs!
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Establish profile on LinkedIn
◦ Indicate in your profile that you're interested in consulting offers, job
inquiries, and expertise requests. This can initiate conversation with
industry contacts.
Foundation Funding
More than 75,000 grantmaking foundations
exist granting more than $44 billion—the GO
can help locate the right funder for your
scholarly activity.
 Larger foundations typically have grant
programs in specific fields, whereas smaller
foundations tend to support a broad range of
activities without a specific program focus
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Some Foundations to Consider
Foundation Name
Focus
The Ford Foundation
Educational opportunity and scholarship,
freedom of expression, human rights
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (NJ)
Human capital, public health, vulnerable
populations
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Conservation and science, children,
families, and communities
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation (NJ)
Arts, education, environment
The Fund for New Jersey (NJ)
Public policy in NJ, environment and land
use, social and economic opportunity
Bristol Myers Squibb (NJ)
Health disparities, STEM education,
public services for people in need
Verizon Foundation
Education, literacy, domestic violence
prevention, healthcare and access,
internet safety
W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Education and learning, food, health &
well-being, family economic security,
racial equity, civic engagement
Approaching a Foundation: Points of Contact
Where can I find foundation funding
opportunities?
 Foundation Center
◦ Foundation Finder- database where you can
search for foundations by name or location
◦ Philanthropy News Digest- issues new RFPs
daily by subject
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American Association of State Colleges
and Universities Grant Resource Center
(AASCU-GRC)
◦ The ORSP has a login for the GRC and can assist in
locating funding opportunities through the
database.
Internal Funding Sources
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Sabbatical
◦ Pursue substantial project to yield publishable results
and/or enhance competence as a scholar or teacher
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Research and Professional Development
◦ Research, community service, planning, proposal
writing, and professional development in preparation
for seeking outside funding.
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Career Development Awards
◦ For individuals who have been reviewed by
Assessment Committee, or wish to change emphasis
or enhance their professional careers.
Proposal Submission Timeline
3-6 months from
due date
•PI begin developing project
idea and proposal
•Contact ORSP early!
2-4 months from
due date
During month prior to
due date
•Discuss project with Dean
and Program colleagues for
advice and support.
•Develop a budget and
budget narrative.
•Contact program officer at
funding agency.
•Seek ORSP help with details
and review of allowable
costs.
•Possible collaboration?
Determine roles, time
commitments, and budget
needs.
•Begin Internal Approval
process by completing
Transmittal and Approval
Form.
1-2 weeks before due
date through due date
•ORSP will collect Approval
signatures and “boiler
plate” documents for
submission.
•ORSP will overnight mail
hard copy proposal
documents or submit online
application package.
Transmittal and Approval
The Transmittal and Approval Form is available at: www.stockton.edu/grantsoffice
Open Discussion/Questions?
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Contact Information
E-226
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone: (609) 652.4844
Fax: (609) 626.3467
grants@stockton.edu
www.stockton.edu/ORSP