LCCC Foundation Campus Grants Program

Fiscal Year 2013-2014

GENERAL INFORMATION

The LCCC Foundation Campus Grants Program provides funds for unique projects that enhance teaching and learning or provide program enhancements or special services.  Campus Grants are designed to provide funding for projects or equipment that would not otherwise be funded through the College’s budgeting process.

The LCCC Foundation Board of Directors makes the final decisions as to which projects will be funded.  The Grants Committee of the LCCC Foundation Board carefully reviews each application and makes recommendations for funding to the Board.  The Foundation Board strives to fund a variety of projects that impact as many students/constituents as possible, in support of the College’s Vision 2.0 strategic plan and the four cornerstones of the College’s vision and mission statements:  EDUCATION, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Four Cornerstones of LCCC's Mission and Vision

Economic:  Growing jobs, building workforce, nurturing entrepreneurship Example:  entrepreneurship education  Education:  Creating affordable access, enhancing quality, designing pathways Example:  supporting scholarships, supporting UP, supporting adult education Cultural:  Inspiring diversity, enhancing opportunity, showcasing talent Example:  Stocker Center, Arts & Humanities programs, expanding liberal arts programs Community:  Bridging gaps, establishing partnerships, promoting collaboration Example:  K-12 Partnerships, new learning technology resource center (library)

The 2013–2014 Campus Grant application should be completed and submitted (both in SharePoint and hard copy with proper signatures) to the LCCC Foundation no later than March 15th unless the due date falls on a weekend; then it is due the next business day. Any questions regarding the application form or process can be directed to Debbie Richter in the Foundation Office at drichter@lorainccc.edu or extension 7758.

 PROCESS TIMELINE

December	Application forms are available.
March 15	Deadline for grant applications to be submitted to Foundation Office. If this date falls on a weekend, then the first business day. NOTE: hardcopy completed applications must include all required signatures in order to be considered for funding.
April	Operations Council reviews grant applications and provides feedback.
May	Grants Committee meets to review grant applications and determine recommendations for funding to Foundation Board of Directors.
May	Foundation Board of Directors approves the recommended grant applications.  Applicants of approved grants are given official notification of funding.
July 1	Grant period begins.
June 30	Grant period concludes.  All funds must be spent or encumbered by this date.  NOTE:  No extensions into the next fiscal year will be given.
July 15	Electronic final reports are due to the Foundation Office - if this date falls on a weekend, it is due the next business day.