Find Funding Opportunities
ORSP provides services to the University community in identifying funding opportunities. ORSP subscribes to the Grants Resource Center (GRC) which offers an excellent grant search engine. If you prefer to have a custom-tailored search performed by ORSP, please email ORSP.
GRC GrantSearch - One of the hallmarks of the Grants Resource Center is its funding database, GrantSearch, designed exclusively for GRC member campuses. It was developed to make finding federal and private foundation grant information accessible and convenient by allowing the user to search the funding opportunity database using five criteria: academic subject, activity, funding sponsor, deadline month, and text.
To access GRC, register an account using your Stan State email address.
Grant Writing Rooms
ORSP Grant Writing Rooms provide faculty with dedicated time and space to work on grant proposals with with grant development support close at hand. Each session begins with a brief Featured Conversation on a practical grant development topic, followed by protected writing time with ORSP staff available for questions and one-on-one support.
9 a.m.–12 p.m. | Faculty Development Center, FDC 118
Come when it’s helpful. Attend one, several, or all Grant Writing Rooms—choose the sessions that fit your needs and schedule.
Every Grant Writing Room includes:
Protected Writing Time
Dedicated time and space to make progress on your proposal or other grant-related work.
Featured Conversation
A brief, 15-minute conversation focused on a practical grant development topic.
ORSP Office Hours
ORSP staff are available throughout the morning for questions and one-on-one support.
Coffee & Pastries
Coffee and light refreshments are provided.
September 21, 2026 | Internal RSCA Grants
Understand the application, review criteria, and what reviewers will be looking for.
October 15, 2026 | Finding Funding Opportunities
Explore prospecting resources.
November 16, 2026 | Decoding the NOFO
Learn to read sponsor guidelines strategically.
December 9, 2026 | Strengthening Your Proposal with Data
Use data, campus resources, and AI tools to strengthen your proposal.
February 8, 2027 | Research Compliance
Identify key compliance considerations early.
March 12, 2027 | Grant Budgets
Align your budget with your project goals.
April 8, 2027 | Partnering with ORSP for Submission
Partner with ORSP for a smooth submission process.
Proposal Preparation
The first step for any PI should always be to discuss prospective projects with the appropriate department chair and school dean to obtain school-level support before proceeding with the development of a proposal.
When ready to move forward, please contact ORSP (orsp@csustan.edu, 667-3493) to set up a meeting with a Grant & Development Specialist who will guide you through the process.
View the flowchart for an overview of the process.
Sponsored Programs Pre-Award Flow Chart
Proposal Development
Grant Writing Tutorials
Grant Writing Publications (please email orsp@csustan.edu for access to these publications)
- New Faculty Guide to Competing for Research Funding
- Strategies for Planning, Development, and Writing Large Team Grants
Proposal Development Webinar
- Faculty Proposal Development Webinar (login then search "Proposal Development")
presented by Dr. Ganesh Raman, AVC for Research, Office of the Chancellor
Other Tools
Updated: August 20, 2026