Harper College offices will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
The Grants Office at Harper College plays a pivotal role in securing external funding to enhance and expand our programs and services. We specialize in identifying grant funding opportunities, developing and submitting competitive proposals, and managing awarded grants from external funding sources to benefit both Harper College and the Educational Foundation.
Our team is dedicated to supporting faculty and staff in transforming innovative ideas into compelling grant proposals. We handle the entire grant process, from proposal development and submission to award management, ensuring robust oversight and technical support for grant administration, compliance, reporting, and audits.
In addition to managing grants, the Grants Office ensures the College's adherence to federal and sponsor regulations. We provide expert guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures related to grant administration. We also prioritize building and maintaining long-term relationships with grant funders and partners, fostering collaboration and trust to support our mission.
Information for students seeking grants and other financial aid can be found here: Office of Financial Aid.
Each division, department, and program has a designated point of contact in the Grants Office. Please check the list to see who you should contact. If your area is not listed, please email the Grants Office at grants@harpercollege.edu=.
Individual or department identifies a funding need and obtains administrator approval to move forward. Or Grants Office identifies a funding opportunity aligned with grant forecast and College’s Strategic Plan.
Grants Office researches project idea, possible funders. Project Director meets with Grants Office to discuss grant idea and funding opportunities.
Grants Office identifies proposal development team. Team works to develop project design and budget, write proposal, and complete all application forms. Grants Office submits proposal to funder.
Award notification is received for successful grants. Grants Office negotiates grant agreements and obtains signatures. Kickoff meetings are scheduled. Budget Office sets up grant budgets.
Project Director implements grant project in accordance with approved proposal, work plan, and budget. Grant personnel are hired. Grants Office communicates awarded grants to College community.
Project Director manages day‐to‐day operations of the grant with support from Grants Office and Budget Office. Reports and deliverables are submitted. Grants Office holds quarterly compliance meetings and manages modifications.
Grant period ends. Grants Office coordinates all closeout processes including final financial and performance reports, project evaluation, and any funder‐specific forms or reports. Grants Office maintains complete grant file for audit purposes.
Grants Office
Building W, Office Suite 207
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