Grant Development 101

Mott Community College utilizes grant revenue to fund critical components of its mission, serve student needs and advance institutional priorities. Grant Development 101 is a resource provided by the Grant Development Office to assist administrators, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to better understand the grant development process.

Grants supplement federal and state funding, tuition revenue and revenue from property taxes. Considered together with individual and corporate giving, grants are essential in offering the highest quality employment opportunities and service.

Pell Grants, for example, are the source of the most important form of financial aid for MCC students, helping them cover tuition and other educational expenses. Similarly, 98 percent of funding support for MCC’s Workforce and Economic Development Department (WED) comes from grants. WED plays a critical role in the community’s economic development including helping students to identify post-graduation employment opportunities.

The Grant Development Office is part of the Resource Development wing of Institutional Advancement

The Grant Development Office works together with MCC’s Executive Cabinet, administrators, faculty and staff to identify and secure grant funding to meet all of MCC’s needs. The office assists with:

• Project research and development
• The application process
• Post-award compliance

In addition to the Grant Development Office, other college departments advise and assist:

• The MCC Executive Cabinet provides administrative oversight and assigns or approves the project manager.
• The President’s Office signs grant applications and agreements and notifies staff of approved agreements.
• The Accounting Office provides support and financial information over grant terms and completes final allocations and budgets.

Institutional Advancement Strategic Funding Priorities

• The office researches funding sources and contacts relevant faculty and staff.

The Mott Community College Strategic Plan 2026-2027

Priority I- Student Engagement and Experience

Strengthen and build collaborations across internal systems (academic, workforce, and student supports) to create quality and expanded learning and experiential opportunities for students. Advance the overall student experience at MCC.

Priority II - Employee Engagement and Experience

Provide professional growth and development opportunities for faculty, staff, and administrators.

Priority III - Operational Efficiencies, Process, and Services

Deliver an extraordinary service experience to each other and to students. Align budget to support priorities in the Strategic Plan, efforts, and initiatives. Maintain and improve facilities.

Priority IV- Community Engagement and Partnership Success

Expand and scale employer-and-community partnership models and educational transfer agreements. Host, facilitate, and engage in partnerships to identify and meet the needs of residents, community organizations, and the broader community. Host, facilitate, and engage in partnerships to identify and deliver on employer needs.

College Department Identified Need

• College department identified needs support student success, academic needs, workforce initiatives and community involvement efforts.
• Staff obtains approval from 1) direct supervisor and 2) executive leadership.
• The office assesses project feasibility and alignment with Strategic Plan and Funding Priorities.
• Staff may also provide the office with a funder-issued Request For Proposal.