The College of Education has a grants support office. The purpose of this office is to provide support for faculty and students who are seeking extramural funding. The support includes but is not limited to indentifying potential sources for funding, budget preparation, reviews proposal for compliance with University, State and Federal guidelines and laws, promotes the project among potential funding sources. For specific answers about the project, contact Faith Cordray. Current grants and projects are listed by department.

Your Responsibility	Coordinator's Responsibilitiy
Develop original idea Review the literature Notify your chair and/or your advisor Contact Proposal Development Office (SDO)	PDO Identifies potential funding sources Assists in proposal planning Identifies UK w/ similar interests
Pre-Proposal Activities Review potential sources Prepare brief, informal proposal w/ budget est Contact potential sponsors	PDO Identifies previously funded projects Assists in constructing pre-proposal Serves as liaison w/ agency personnel
Draft Formal Proposal Prepare complete draft of proposal Prepare draft budget Complete appropriate IRB forms	PDO Critiques proposal OSPA Reviews the budget
Prepare and Submit Formal Proposal Make revisions in final draft of formal proposal Obtain approproval from institutions and agencies Complete and sign Internal Approval Form Be available for last minute questions	OSPA Reviews proposal for compliance with sponsor and UK guidelines Duplicates proposal Transmits proposal to sponsor
Follow-up Be available for negotiations and revisions If not funded, request peer review comments Resubmit as appropriate	OSPA Determine status of pending proposal Negotiate any changes If funded, review erms and open account PDO If not funded, assist in resubmission