The mission of the Office of Institutional Grants (OIG) is to work with faculty and staff throughout the college in the development, implementation, and closeout of externally funded research and projects. All requests for external funding must go through this office.
The OIG provides assistance throughout the life cycle of the grant including:
• Search for funding source
• Proposal development
• Post award grant management
• Technical assistance for compliance issues
• Training on proposal development and grant administration
If you have an idea for a project or see a need that a grant could possibly fill, contact the OIG for guidance.
Grant Services
CCM is committed to fiscal and programmatic accountability in grants management. The OIG is available to provide technical assistance by:
- Setting up systems and records
- Budget management
- Other areas of concern
Funding agencies may have unique requirements. The Office of Institutional Grants is well equipped to help you manage any award conditions.
Proposal Development
The Office of Institutional Grants (OIG) is ready to assist staff and faculty members in the development of grant ideas. Most proposals have similar elements that the OIG will discuss with you prior to moving forward with any writing or approvals. Proposal development general follows these steps:
- Schedule meeting with OIG to review grant opportunity and project idea.
- Complete the CCM Preliminary Grant Approval Form and have it signed by your direct Supervisor and division leader.
- OIG routes Grant Form to cabinet and the president’s office for signature.
- Grant Development Team, made up of representatives from around the college, meet to work on the proposal.
- Project director will submit the completed draft document to the OIG at least one week from the grant due date.
- The final edits will be made, budgets approved, and the proposal will receive a final review before being submitted by the OIG.
Funding Opportunities
State Funding Source
National/Federal Funding Sources
General
Recent Grant Success
Celebrating the successes of the CCM community is an important part of the grant process. Over the last several years, CCM faculty and staff have developed and administered research and student support programs that have directly impacted the success of our college and students.
Grant Successes
Source
Grant
Amount Awarded
Purpose
Office of Secondary and Higher Education (OSHE)
Capital Facilities Bond Program – HEFT
$11.3 million
To create a new, dedicated Healthcare Building serving students and the local community.
Office of Secondary and Higher Education (OSHE)
Capital Facilities Bond Program – ELF
$2 million
To fund new and upgraded instructional equipment.
Office of Secondary and Higher Education (OSHE)
Capital Facilities Bond Program – HETI
$1.038 million
To fund technology infrastructure upgrades.
United States Department of Labor
Scaling Apprenticeships – CareerAdvance USA
$4 million
To create a United States Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) in advanced manufacturing and expand opportunity to good jobs for underserved populations.
United States Department of Education
Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP)
$2.25 million
To implement a new, intrusive advising model and serve Pell grant recipients with holistic wrap-around support.
United States Department of Labor
Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) Round 3 Training Grant
$1.6 million
To close equity gaps in Information Technology among women and Hispanic students.
National Science Foundation
Advanced Technical Education (ATE) program
$235,477
To create new data science pathways for students, benefiting learners and the NJ economy as leaders in the emerging sector.
United States Department of Education
Congressional Directed Spending
$720,000
To create equip the Cybersecurity Center and create a standalone Hacking Lab.
Office of Secondary and Higher Education (OSHE)
Mental Health in Higher Education: Community Provider Partnerships and Professional Development Grant
$287,644
To address student mental health needs in the wake of COVID-19 by creating sustainable and strategic local partnerships that provide students with quality mental health resources both on campus and throughout the surrounding community; and to offer evidence-based and meaningful professional development for campus staff and faculty.
United States Department of Education
Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)
$71,438
To provide adjusted childcare costs to low-income students at CCM, thereby improving their access to affordable childcare.
Your Institutional Grants Team
Kelly L. Meola Executive Director of Institutional Advancement
Email: kmeola@ccm.edu
Office: Henderson Hall Room 211
Phone: 973-328-5060
Department: Institutional Advancement
Matthew Nielsen Grant Development Coordinator
Email: mnielsen@ccm.edu
Office: Henderson Hall 210F
Phone: 973-328-5116
Department: Institutional Grants
Mary Nasse Grant Technician
Email: mnasse@ccm.edu
Office: Henderson Hall, HH 210
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 973-328-5065
Department: Institutional Grants