The University of Findlay encourages the efforts of faculty and staff to secure external funding for research and special projects that enhance teaching and learning. By obtaining grants to fund teaching, research, and other academic programs and projects, faculty and staff members enhance their own professional scholarship and service to our students.

The Office of Grants and Contracts Administration offers various services to faculty and staff as they develop grant proposals. Some services offered by the office include:

• Searching for potential grants
• Conducting research on funders
• Supplying a summary of an RFP or grant guidelines
• Leading  project development team
• Assessing project's competitive prospects
• Assisting with further design of project idea
• Providing critical feedback on draft materials developed by project team
  
• Supplying boilerplate information about the university
• Proofreading and editing proposal
• Assisting in preparing federal forms
• Assisting in budget preparation
• Assisting in research and data gathering
• Monitoring post-award processes
  

In order to determine the type of services necessary when developing a proposal, faculty and staff members are first asked to download and fill in the Grant Concept Development Form. This form takes the faculty/staff member through the steps necessary to define the project and seek specific assistance from the Office of Grants. This form assists in determining the scope of the project and allows the Office of Grants the opportunity to aid in creating a stronger proposal.