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The Office of Academic Grants helps full-time faculty and academic administrators interested in obtaining funding for research grants, curriculum development, and other creative activities related to Marist's academic mission. 

If you have a project idea or want to learn more about applying for funding opportunities at Marist, we encourage you to contact us early in your planning process. 

Services

Our dedicated office staff is here to assist you with: 

  • Locating upcoming funding opportunities
  • Interpreting agency and foundation guidelines
  • Explaining grant application processes
  • Creating action calendars for timely proposal submissions
  • Developing accurate proposal budgets and quality narratives
  • Obtaining required institutional support and approvals

Our Team

Pre-Award:

Ariela Rosa
Director of Sponsored Programs and Research
ariela.rosa@marist.edu 

Jillian Titus
Interim Grants Coordinator
jillian.titus@marist.edu

Mei Su
Grants Assistant
mei.su@marist.edu 

Location: Dyson Center
Phone: (845) 575-3670
 

Post-Award:

Lora Gannon
Assistant Controller
lora.gannon@marist.edu

Dianna Polchinski
Senior Accountant
dianna.polchinski@marist.edu

Location: Donnelly Hall, Business Office
Phone: (845) 575-3000
 

Grants Process

The Academic Grants Office (AGO) supports faculty and academic staff by assisting with searches for grant funding.

The AGO assists the applicant with matching the proposed project鈥檚 goals, objectives, timeline and budget needs with agency expectations.

Before the full proposal is developed, a summary scope of work is circulated for preliminary review and support.

The AGO supports the applicant with proposal/budget development and manages digital registrations, agency workspaces, and required college documents for submission.

The proposal is circulated for final approvals at least 7-10 days before the submission deadline.

The proposal workspace is reviewed and submitted five days before the agency鈥檚 posted deadline. This allows for agency compliance checks and any required corrections to be completed before the deadline.

Gift or a Grant?

If you already have an application in mind, but are unsure if it is a grant application, you may find the following checklist to be useful in determining if the application is for a grant award.

  • Does the application include a defined scope of work and set of objectives to be performed?
  • Is there a requirement to adhere to a line item budget?
  • Is there a requirement to sign an agreement?
  • Are there sponsor conditions, such as (but not limited to) prior approval requirement for changes in budget, work performed, personnel, etc.?
  • Are there reporting requirements for the awards?
  • Is there a defined performance period?
  • Does it require a detailed narrative?
  • Are there specific beginning and end dates for the project?
  • Are there accountability checkpoints?
  • Are reports required?
  • Are there budgetary constraints, such as limits on categories?

If the application is a grant, contact the Office of Academic Grants for assistance.

 

Dr. Donna Berger
Director of Academic Grants