___  1. Meet with Dean of Faculty to determine if the project is suitable for external funding

___  2. Identify an appropriate source of external funding

___  3. Complete the Grant Project Approval Form

___  4. Develop the formal proposal with AGST feedback

___  5. Develop the budget with input from Advancement and Finance staff

___  6. Complete the grant submission process

___  7. Notify college officers of the funding agency’s decision

___  8. Deposit grant funds in an account established for you by the Controller

___  9. Spend the money to achieve your goals!

___  10. Submit interim and/or final reports