Grant Development and Sustainability
The Grant Development and Sustainability toolkit helps colleges and universities develop grant budgets, align funding proposals with institutional priorities, and plan for the long-term sustainability of grant-funded initiatives.
Through customizable budgeting tools and planning resources, the toolkit helps institutions evaluate financial and operational needs, strengthen collaboration across departments, and support student-centered outcomes.
What You'll Find in This Toolkit
- Customizable Grant Budget Templates
Word and Excel templates to develop grant budgets, evaluate resource needs, and support grant proposal development and review. - Planning and Process Guides
Worksheets to help institutions customize budgeting practices, strengthen grant review processes, and plan for long-term sustainability. - Budgeting Fundamentals
Resources to help non-financial professionals understand key financial concepts and participate more effectively in grant planning.
Who This Toolkit Is For
Chief Business Officers (CBOs)
Finance and Budget Office Teams
Grants and Sponsored Programs Professionals
Academic and Administrative Department Leaders
Institutional Leadership and Strategic Planning Teams
Student Affairs and Student Success Professionals
What This Toolkit Can Help You Achieve
- Develop grant budgets that account for financial, staffing, and operational needs.
- Align grant proposals with institutional priorities and student outcomes.
- Strengthen collaboration across departments involved in grant development and implementation.
- Plan for the long-term financial sustainability of grant-funded initiatives.
Implementation Options
You don't have to overhaul your grant development process to get started. This toolkit offers opportunities to improve existing practices or take a more comprehensive approach to grant budgeting and sustainability.
Quick Start
—Explore approaches to grant budgeting and begin conversations about aligning funding opportunities with institutional priorities and available resources.
Deeper Integration
—Strengthen existing grant development and review practices by considering financial and operational needs across departments and planning for long-term sustainability.
Full Implementation
—Integrate more collaborative, consistent, and student-centered practices throughout institutional grant development and review processes to support effective implementation and long-term financial sustainability.
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