Our Mission
The Grants Office supports AWC’s goals by assisting faculty and staff in seeking and securing grants for programs and projects that align with institution, division, and department objectives, in accordance with the strategic plan.
Grant Alert
Arizona Western College coordinates its decision making on grants through the President's Office. To obtain approval to seek a grant, please submit a request below.
Support includes:
- Assisting with developing concepts
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Facilitating internal and external stakeholders’ meetings
- Developing grant proposals and budgets
- Reviewing required documentation
- Submitting grant applications
- Notifying the board of awarded grants
Grant Process
The Director of Grants manages and facilitates the grant process at AWC.
- AWC’s president and cabinet devise an annual grant plan to support institution-wide initiatives with external funding. Our general grants emphases include: allied health and nursing, education and student success, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), technology infrastructure. Due to the recent economic climate, building renovation is at the forefront of current fundraising objectives, in support of the 2020 capital improvement plan.
- Grant writing is a collaborative effort that begins with a discussion with, and the approval of, the supervisor. Next, a grant alert is filed, which the Director of Grants will review to ensure that it includes research, follows all instructions, contains required documentation, and is complete. The Grant Director will then forward, with a Grants Office recommendation, to AWC’s President for final approval to proceed.
- If the President denies a grant alert, the prospective grant writer will be informed of the reason, and, if possible, be given assistance in addressing concerns.
- If the grant alert is approved, the grant’s authors will be notified that they may proceed. At that time, a timeline to coordinate efforts with the Grants Office must be provided to the Grant Director. The timeline will include a schedule of review of the final draft by: Personnel, Technology, Budget Office, Grants Office. The grant’s author will follow any instructions given to make any revisions as needed. Finally, the grant proposal is returned to the Director of Grants for final review, authorized signature, and submission.
- Upon notice of an award, the Director of Grants must be notified. The Director will be able to assist in contacting departments across the campus that must be notified and can help ensure the new initiative is successfully implemented.
Applying for a competitive grant is a dynamic process. The project’s proposal must address the needs of all relevant stakeholders, including students, the college, and the local community. Along with being practical and measurable, a successful proposal addresses the funders’ priorities and criteria.
Additionally, it provides solid evidence of the ability of faculty and staff to implement and manage the grant effectively. A winning grant program proposal includes how the goals of sustainability and institutionalization will be met at the end of the grant.
Grant Opportunities
Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma (ACF)
ACF of Yuma Field of Interest Fund
Arts & Culture
Health
Youth
Unrestricted
Below are important milestones for the ACF of Yuma Grant Cycle (open to nonprofits serving Yuma County) and the San Luis Community Fund Grant Cycle (open to nonprofits serving San Luis).
SUMMER
Mid July: Grant cycle for Yuma and San Luis opens. Grant application workshop takes place. Nonprofits are strongly encouraged to attend.
Mid August: Grant application closes for both Yuma and San Luis.
FALL
October: Advisory board makes final funding recommendations.
November: Grant award and decline notifications sent out.
Award: Up to $10,000
Use this link to access information on how to apply:
ACF of Yuma Grant Cycles (azfoundation.org)
APS STEM Grants
The APS Foundation supports programs that enhance academic achievement in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Since 1981, the Foundation has invested more than $44 million in projects throughout Arizona that help prepare students to compete in a 21st-century economy.
A workforce proficient in STEM skills is critical to attracting and retaining high-quality businesses and industries to the state. The APS Foundation targets projects that help educators increase content knowledge in STEM subjects as well as the ability to transfer this knowledge effectively to students.
Organizations must be registered as a 501(c)(3) public charity in good financial and public standing. Programs should demonstrate their ability to improve educational outcomes, increase access, and/or offer an innovative approach to learning.
All grantees will have specific reporting requirements and must submit a final evaluation before they can be considered for additional funding. The APS Foundation accepts grant requests during two cycles each year:
Application Timeline
Application Opens: August 1
Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. August 31
Application review: Mid-November
Recipient notification: December 1
Grant distribution: By December 31
Link: APS Foundation
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Opportunity
Humanities Connection Program Forecast Opportunity. Plenty of time to plan and prepare a proposal!
Description: The Humanities Connections program seeks to expand the role of the humanities in undergraduate education at two- and four-year institutions by encouraging partnerships between humanities faculty and their counterparts in other areas of study.
Awards support the planning or implementation of curricular projects connecting the humanities to the physical and natural sciences, pre-service or professional programs, technology-driven fields, or other non-humanities departments. Projects must incorporate the approaches and learning activities of both the humanities and the non-humanities disciplines involved. Go to website below for more information and examples of funded programs.
Award: Planning Level Funding Maximum $50,000 for 12 months
Deadline Date: September 05, 2024
Website: Humanities Connections (neh.gov)