Tallahassee State College

Sponsored Programs

Administrative Services

In this section:

The Sponsored Programs team helps Tallahassee State College find and manage outside funding. Our goal is to support TSC’s diverse community by helping raise money for important college projects. We help find and manage grants that improve programs, support learning, and serve the community.

The Sponsored Programs team offers many services to faculty and staff, including:

  • Identification of Funding Sources

  • Proposal Preparation

  • Reporting and Stewardship

The Sponsored Programs team has staff from three areas. These are Administrative Services, Workforce Development, and Public Safety. They work with other college offices to make sure grants are handled properly and follow the rules.

A. Identification of Funding Sources

  • Serve as an informational resource for external funding sources
  • Monitor legislation and appropriations that affect grant programs
  • Stimulate interest among faculty and staff in the grants process
  • Provide training to faculty and staff in all phases of grants development and management

B. Proposal Preparation

  • Assist faculty and staff in submitting a Preliminary Proposal Form to ensure institutional support for the initiative
  • Provide assistance in the development of proposal applications
  • Provide funding sponsor guidelines
  • Review and make recommendations concerning proposal ideas
  • Encourage strategic partner formation
  • Review and edit proposal drafts
  • Provide budget preparation assistance
  • Help identify funds to meet matching requirements
  • Complete representations and certifications
  • Obtain appropriate signatures
  • Mail or electronically submit proposals
  • Maintain quality control in the total grantsmanship effort
  • Maintain official files on all pending, active, and completed proposals
  • Serve as a liaison with funding agencies and proposal partners

C. Reporting and Stewardship

  • Prepare a thank you letter for the President’s signature acknowledging each new grant award
  • Work with the TSC Communications Office and project directors in publicizing the receipt of each new grant award
  • Provide orientation to Project Directors and other key project personnel​
  • Provide implementation, compliance and closeout support for sponsored programs
  • Prepare financial reports as required
  • Assist Project Director with technical papers relating to research project publications

 For more information contact Sponsored Programs by phone (850) 201-7970.