Partnering for Grant Funding: Faculty
Why the CCE?
The CCE fosters meaningful collaborations between UTEP faculty, students, and community organizations to create lasting, positive change. Securing grant funding is a vital step in sustaining impactful partnerships. Whether you're an academic or a community leader, this page is designed to support your journey in applying for and securing grants.
For more detailed information, you can use the Faculty Informational Guide to incorporate the CCE into your grant proposals.
Collaborating with the CCE provides access to:
1. Research Expertise
Tap into the innovative knowledge and skills of UTEP faculty and students.
2. Community Impact
Strengthen your proposal with evidence-based, community-centered programming.3. Grant Readiness Support
Leverage our guidance on identifying funding opportunities, developing proposals, and building strong partnerships.
Faculty Support Hub
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The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) provides structured support for faculty pursuing grant partnerships that align with the CCE's goals and priorities.
1. Preliminary Consultation
- Timeline: At least 6–8 weeks before the grant deadline.
- Action: Schedule a meeting with a CCE representative.
- Purpose: Discuss project goals and CCE's capacity to support the project.
2. Submission of Request
- Deadline: 4-6 weeks before the grant deadline.
- Required Documents:
- Project Summary (objectives, target audience, expected outcomes).
- Grant Proposal Draft (if available)
- Specific Request for Scope of Work (e.g., workshops, partnerships, admin. tasks).
- Contact Information.
- Submission Method: Email to cce@utep.edu.
3. Review and Feedback
- Timeline: 2-3 weeks after submission.
- Action: The CCE will review the request, provide feedback, or suggest alternatives.
4. Drafting and Finalizing the Scope of Work
- Timeline: 1-2 weeks for completion.
- Action: The CCE will collaborate with faculty to finalize the Scope of Work and Estimated Budget.
5. Review and submission
- Action: Faculty include the finalized Scope of Work in the grant application.
- Deadline: Per the grant's timeline.
6. Post-Submission follow-up
- Action: Confirm receipt of the Scope of Work and partnership establishment. Address any questions or additional needs.
7. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND REPORTING
- Action: Acknowledge CCE's support in grant applications and reports. Share feedback to improve the process.
Interested in Partnering?
Submit your Partnership Interest Form.
Contact us at cce@utep.edu or call (915) 747-7969
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Need Assistance?
Contact the CCE team at cce@utep.edu for further questions or to schedule a consultation.
