grant-writing

Apply to participate in Cohort 11 We would love to see your college represented!
The goal of Mentor-Connect, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is to develop or strengthen technician education programs in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Apply online at: https://www.mentor-connect.org/get-a-mentor/applications/new-to-ate and send required affidavit to Mentor-Connect@fdtc.edu by 11:59 p.m. EST, October 7, 2022 to be considered for this opportunity! Applications will be considered... Read more

It’s that time of year. The ATE proposal deadline is October 14 th and getting closer every minute. To smooth the path, I compiled a few resources that might be helpful for those of you in the throes of writing.

1. Are you have trouble getting started? This article from Dr. Lisa Seidman should provide plenty of inspiration. Dr. Seidman outlines her process and in doing so, helps you remember why you wanted to write the grant in the first place.
Every grant proposal tells a story

2. Helpful guidance with making a BioSketch.... Read more

Never had an ATE grant from NSF? The Mentor Connect program is ready to help!

Apply now to join Cohort 9 and write a proposal in the Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 year.

Learn more and apply

Application Deadline: Friday, Oct. 9th, 2020

Applicants will be notified: Friday, Nov. 6th, 2020

The goal of Mentor-Connect, supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) is to develop or strengthen technician education programs in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Apply online at: https://www.mentor-connect.org/get-a-mentor/applications/new-to-ate... Read more

Since many community members will be writing ATE proposals this summer, we're going to assemble links to proposal writing tips and tools on this page.

1. Advanced Technological Education Program solicitation - NSF 18-571

2. Proposal Awards Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG 2020) : If you're going to write an NSF grant, have a copy of this guide near you at all times.

3. Getting an NSF ID - to use grant preparation tools like Research.gov or Fastlane, you'll need an NSF ID. Follow the directions on pages... Read more

It’s a long slippery slope. One day you wake up and think, “We could do so much more for our students if only we had a bit more funding.”