What Does the FWISD Grants & Development Department Do?

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Mission Statement

The Grants & Development Department seeks to maximize funding opportunities for programs and services that best address the needs of all district students and that are aligned with campus and district priorities.

Seek revenue source opportunities:

· Monitor funding listserves from government and private sources

· Assist with partnering with outside agencies such as universities and community organizations

· Maintain regular contacts with funding agencies for funding opportunities

· Conduct Internet research on funding sources and projects

· Provide State E-Grant and Federal E-Grant program access

Assist with publicly funded grant applications:

· Interpret Requests For Applications (RFAs) for Executive staff review

· Notify executive management of grant eligibility

· Distribute grant information to eligible applicants

· Facilitate planning meetings

· Coordinate with project stakeholders for input

· Assist with research and project development

· Certify, submit and manage grants through the approval process

Assist with privately funded grant applications:

· Interpret grant-making guidelines

· Assist with determining eligibility

· Distribute information on availability when appropriate

· Review written materials

· Coordinate approval process

Assist with grant management:

· Assign Project Development Specialist

· Establish project management meeting schedules

· Assist with budget set-up

· Coordinate with Accountability and Data Quality Department for required progress reports and evaluation requirements

· Coordinate with Budgeting and Accounting to maximize the use of funds

· Interpret compliance guidelines – serve as a reference for compliance issues

· Assist with public awareness and communication of grant purposes

· Arrange for site visits and on-site program audits by funders

· Assist with budget items that require special approvals such as travel, bids for major grant-funded purchases, etc.

· Coordinate with the Human Resources Department for hiring grant-funded staff

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