Agenda The planning process begins each year when the Grants Development Team, in consultation with the president, vice presidents, deans, and directors develops the agenda.  The agenda is approved by President's Council before becoming the plan of operation for the year.

Decision Matrix Grant opportunities that arise during the year that are not on the agenda are assessed using this tool, allowing us to make the critical go/no-go decisions based on some rational process rather than "Wow, what a neat idea—let's do it!"

Preliminary Proposal Form As approved projects are being developed during the fiscal year and more details are known, this form is completed and submitted to President's Council for review if there are major issues. Adjustments are made to the project based on this review.

Process Flow Chart illustrates the steps of the planning process through submission.

The Transmittal Formis used for all proposals before submission.  Staff transmits this form along with the narrative and final budget for review and approval by the Grants and Contracts Accountant, Budget Director, and Vice President for Business Operations prior to signature by the President.

New Venture Business Plan Templateis a tool to guide the project director through a standardized thought/proposal process to determine both the educational and financial benefit of the proposed initiative.