The Grants Office at GCC plays a central role in resource development for the College, leading faculty and staff through the process of identifying and procuring external funding in support of priorities that are not funded through the College’s regular operating budget. These priorities are established by the President’s Cabinet, guided by the Goals and Objectives of the College’s Strategic Plan.

The Grants Office supports the entire fund-seeking process, including funding source research, concept development, project development and budgeting, grant writing and proposal submissions to government or private funding sources, with the goal of enhancing College academic offerings, student success, and campus life.

In addition, the Office cultivates and maintains relationships with local community-based organizations, regional and state businesses, industries and industry groups, chambers of commerce, local town governments, higher education institutions and other partners.

* All submissions to external funding agencies on behalf of the College (whether they be state, federal, or private funder grantors) MUST come through the GCC Grants Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, development, maintenance, and implementation of processes and procedures related to grants and contracts;
• Develop, coordinate, update, and maintain system for dissemination of information and opportunities for preparation of grants and contracts, rules and regulations, guidelines, applications, and submissions deadlines;
• Provide or facilitate technical assistance, advice, support, and counsel to the campus in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of grants, contracts, and designated special projects;
• Develop, update, and maintain a broad database of funding sources that include objectives, past performance, and potential for the College;
• In conjunction with the College Business Office, review and analyze grant budgets and contract planning and management processes, identify problem areas, and develop and implement changes as appropriate;
• Match strategic plan, objectives and needs with the purposes and objectives of potential funding agencies;
• Prepare a list of potential sources of funding; and
• Coordinate required report preparation, approval, and submission to funding agencies.

For information about any of our grant projects, previous or existing, please contact our staff:

Keith Bailey

Executive Director of Grants and Government Relations

Administration and Finance

C414 1-413-775-1406 BaileyK@gcc.mass.edu

Stacey Sirois

Assistant Director of Grants

Administration and Finance

B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education

S418 1-413-775-1402 SiroisA@gcc.mass.edu