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This Funder Tool Kit specifically highlights the U.S. Department of Education (ED). It includes news, priorities, funding opportunities, and award history, as well as proposal guidance and resources. The Funder Tool Kits are a collaborative effort between the UCF Libraries and OR Research Development Team.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
eBooks
Grant Seeking in Higher Education by
Grant funding has become increasingly crucial to universities and university faculty, even as government and private funding reductions and increased application pools result in a more and more competitive environment. Securing the funding which is available is not a simple process, and institutional support for faculty who seek grants is uneven, where it exists at all. Faculty members are often left to navigate their own ways through the shifting landscape of the grants maze. When added on top of teaching and service loads, it s no surprise that many faculty members either avoid seeking grants altogether or produce grant proposals which have little or no chance of being funded. Faculty need a guide, and this book is that guide. Written by a team of successful grant writers, Grant Seeking in Higher Education orients faculty to the grants culture and walks readers step-by-step through the entire grant-seeking process, from identifying sources to preparing a successful application to administering the funds after the grant is awarded. The grant-seeking toolkit which is free online to purchasers of the book for you to download or print and use in your work includes standard forms, templates, and timelines for proposal development so any faculty member, from the scientist to the humanities scholar, can be sure not to miss out on the funding they deserve.
Publication Date: 2012
Getting the Grant by
Grant writing is not as daunting a task as it may seem--at least not when you have experts to guide you. In the first half of this book, the authors explain what every grant writer needs to know and do to successfully secure funding. You will learn the following: * How to locate different kinds of grant sponsors * How to understand the Request for Proposals (RFP) * How to write a persuasive proposal The second part of the book begins where most books on grant writing end. Gajda and Tulikangas lead you through the steps to take immediately after a grant is awarded and the steps needed for long-term sustainability. They show you how to negotiate a budget, develop a media plan, and establish an organizational structure. They explain how to create an evaluation plan and how to develop indicators of success. The result is a clear blueprint for success as a grant writer and project manager. By book's end, you will enthusiastically agree with the authors: You can do this!
Publication Date: 2005
Books
Write Grants, Get Money by
This book provides information to help school librarians get grant money for their schools. Appendices include selected works on grants and funding, U.S. Department of Education Technology programs, a glossary, Department of Education grant/contract forms, top foundations by total giving, a sample grant proposal format, a sample resume, a directory of state humanities councils, a technology inventory, a sample brochure, listservs for school librarians, and a sample budget. Includes an index.
Publication Date: 2002
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PROPOSAL PREPARATION
FIND INFORMATION: News, Funding Opportunities, and Past Awards
ED Recent Stories - The News page is home to new or revised publications released by OCR, as well as any recent items of interest, such as press releases and fact sheets.
ED Annual Reports - see past reports on ED award data, priorities, and spending
ED Publications - view publications sorted by topic area
ED Official Blog - from ED.gov
Pivot database (ED saved search) - find, track and share current/anticipated ED opportunities
Apply for an ED Grant - browse current funding opportunities from the US Department of Education (ED)
IES funding - view opportunities from ED's Institute for Education Sciences (IES)
IES funding webinars - IES developed this series of on-demand webinars for those interested in FY 2019 funding opportunities.
ED Forecast of Funding Opportunities - Lists virtually all ED programs and competitions under which they have invited or expect to invite applications for new awards and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs.
ED Programs by Title and Office
Overview of IES Research and Research Training Grant Programs
Grants.gov (opportunity search) - Browse current/forecasted education-related funding opportunities
IES Award Search - Search entire database
ED FY 2020-2024 Awards List - UCF-specific, search entire database
FOIA Request Information (ED)
Sample Awards - The grant applications posted in the FOIA Library are provided as a courtesy. Because the documents have been produced by entities outside of the U.S. Department of Education who are not subject to the Department's standards for the accessibility of documents posted on the Internet, this material may not be accessible to individuals with disabilities. In addition, the process of redaction and image scanning may further hamper the accessibility of these documents
The OR Research Development team maintains a library of internal/external submitted proposals and can assist with securing a sample and submitting FOIA requests. Contact ResDev@ucf.edu for more information.
PLAN YOUR PROPOSAL: Guidance and Resources
ED Writing Competitive Grant Applications
Education Grants: Application, Management, & Closeout - Grant Making at ED Answers to Your Questions About the Discretionary Grants Process
Grants Training and Management Resources - Online Grants Training Courses
G6-Portal - Information on ED's online grants system
ED Panel Discussion with UCF Professors Dr. Lisa Dieker, Dr. Mary Little, and Dr. Eleazar Vasquez.
U.S. Department of Education Public Data Listing
IES Policy Regarding Public Access to Research
- IES Policy Statement on Public Access to Data Resulting from IES Funded Grants
- Policy Statement on Public Access to Publications Resulting from IES Funded Grants
UCF Library Support - The UCF library maintains a Data Management Research Guide. You can schedule a consultation to meet with a librarian for an in-depth one on one consultation specific to your research topic.
- Crafting the Data Management Plan - led by Lee Dotson
- DMP Tool - Create, review, and share DMPs that meet institutional and funder requirements. The DMP Tool Blog and Webinar Series provide helpful guidance.
- STARS - UCF researchers are eligible to submit materials to STARS, a university-wide digital repository hosted on the Digital Commons platform (a comprehensive hosted solution for storing, managing, and sharing data). Click here to visit the researcher portion of the FAQs for STARS.
- re3data.org - The Registry of Research Data Repositories is a tool for helping identify and locate online repositories of research data.
DRAFT YOUR PROPOSAL: Section Instructions and Templates
This guide provides quick-reference information and templates for specific sections required in most ED proposals (refer to the RFP for special requirements). Content is based on the U.S. Department of Education website.
Grant Application and Other Forms (all programs)
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SF 424 Form - Application Form for Federal Assistance (Core Form)
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ED 524 Form and Instructions (Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs)
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ED 524 Example for Training Grants: Additional Indirect Cost Information
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ED 524 Example for Grants under Restricted Rate Programs: Additional Indirect Cost Information
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ED 524-B Form – Grant Performance Report (Part I – Cover Sheet and Summary)
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ED 524-B From – Grant Performance Report (Part 2 – Project Status)
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ED 524-B From – Grant Performance Report (Part 3 – Instructions)
Please note, the most user friendly way to complete an ED application is to download the application package (an interactive .pdf with forms and places to upload application documents) from Grants.gov or www.ed.gov to ensure all required forms are present.
The OR Research Development Team can provide support with proposal coordination, templates, samples, supplemental documents, reviews, and more. Visit our website for more information.
POINTS OF CONTACT
ED Point of Contact at UCF
This point of contact is very familiar with ED priorities/processes and can give helpful advice to increase the competitiveness of your proposal.
Megan Kellogg
Research Development Specialist II
UCF Office of Research, Research Development
Megan.Kellogg@ucf.edu
Additionally, information on Office of Research points of contact related to contracts, proposal submission, compliance, tech transfer, IRB, and IACUC is available at research.ucf.edu
Support from UCF Librarians
General Proposal Support from Research Development Team
Now that you have found the perfect funding opportunity, let us help you build the perfect proposal. The OR Research Development team can help with planning, preparation assistance, draft review feedback, informational resources, and more! Visit our website for next steps information.
EARLIER - Support for Large, Complex Proposals with Significant Impact
A unique approach to supporting large, complex proposal submissions.
Find Potential Collaborators
Find potential collaborators via the PIVOT Database - Run a search or View tutorials
Find scholarship by ED Awardees with the Web of Knowledge - View tutorial or Search now
See ED awardees using the USA Spending Database - UCF-specific or Search all awards
The OR Research Development Team would be happy to help search for potential collaborators at UCF. Visit our website for more information.