The Eastern Grants Office assists faculty and staff in developing EXTERNAL grant proposals and provides information involving all aspects of the funding process. Housed within Academic Affairs, working in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Fiscal Affairs, the Grants Office is available to help faculty and staff by:
- Assisting with writing, reviewing, and editing drafts of proposals and reports
- Researching and disseminating appropriate public and private funding sources
- Communicating current and pending funding opportunities
- Obtaining institutional approvals and submitting proposals electronically
- Assisting with the development of the project’s budget
- Registering users and providing training on using electronic submissions systems
- Monitoring relevant federal, state, and private foundation regulations and research compliance policies