The Grants Resource & Development (GRD) Office has been created to coordinate the grant writing efforts at College of the Desert. Our mission is to provide a means of communication and expertise that focuses COD's resources in a unified system to obtain funding.
The GRD Office is the "First Stop" for staff and faculty members who are interested in applying for a grant. Please email us as soon as you decide to pursue a funding source.
We are also the "First Stop" to:
- Clarify & Develop Project Concepts
- Locate Funding Sources
- Train Faculty & Staff How To Research & Identify Potential Funding Sources
- Assist With The Preparation & Development of Budgets
- "Coach" Faculty and Staff During the Grant Preparation & Submittal Process
The GRD Office:
- Serves as Liaison Between Faculty/Staff & the Established Approval Process
- Conducts Workshops (by request) in Project Development, Grant Writing, and Funding Acquisition
- Serves as a central "Clearinghouse" of Research and Information Pertaining to Grants
- Fosters Collaboration Across Disciplines
