Application Timeline
Be sure to leave ample time to develop your proposal and to get the appropriate approvals. Typically, it takes at least a month to prepare a private foundation grant proposal. Federal grants can often take three or more months to develop a competitive proposal. Contact the Grants Office for grant opportunities with an eminent deadline to discuss options. Below is an example of an ideal timeline:
AT LEAST TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO DEADLINE:
Contact the COCC Grants Office to initiate the grant process
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Work with the COCC Grants Office to get Consent to Proceed
required signatures
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ONE MONTH PRIOR TO DEADLINE: Submit grant proposal to COCC Grants Office to review
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Work with the COCC Grants Office on final edits
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TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO DEADLINE:
Final edits completed, all required signatures collected, and application submitted
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GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE
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SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS AFTER DEADLINE (approximately):
Notice of award
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Meet with the Grants Office to review reporting and other requirements of the grant
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