Mt. San Jacinto Community College District
Grant Research Request Form
In the beginning…….there was a plan. Before starting down the path of researching for grant funding, you must
first have a project/idea that you want to have funded. This form is used to request research of grant funding
sources for a specific project/idea. To better assist you in researching for funding to support your specific
project, please complete and submit this form to Regina Howard in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Name: Email: Campus:
Phone number/Ext.: Department & Division:
Approximate total cost of project: Approximate date project to begin:
Problem and Need
What is the problem or need you want to address? Provide statistical evidence, case examples, and/or stories to
illustrate the importance of the situation. (Limit 500 words).
Project Approach or Idea
Please describe your project idea (how you intend to address the problem/need you identified above). Include
any evidence you have that your approach will work. Provide examples of others who have used the approach
with a positive outcome (Limit 500 words).
Impact
Explain why you think your project will produce results. Provide at least two (2) measurable outcomes that you
anticipate will result using your approach (Limit 500 words).
Leadership and Execution
Tell us who will lead the project and who will implement it? Provide the names and titles of the project team
members. Does your project require hiring of new staff? If so, what qualities do you need in new hires in order
to execute the project with excellence?
Project Costs/Funding
Please provide a brief budget narrative describing the project expenses. Be as specific as possible about the
type and amount of expenses. Include an explanation to justify every expense.
Capacity
Please describe your department/units capacity to oversee the project if it is funded (project leadership, staff
support, facilities, technology, equipment, etc.). Include the resources you have available to handle the
reporting, documentation, and evaluation requirements and the resources you have to manage the grant
budget and ensure proper use of grant funds.
If you were going to perform a keyword search what 5-10 words would you use in your search?
Have the need(s) identified above been documented in your program review? Yes No
Have you identified potential funding sources for this request? Yes No
If so, please list the agencies and/or organizations that would support such a request.
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Date received by grants supervisor:
Outcome: