Unlock Federal Funding with Grants Intelligence Service (GIS)

Grants Intelligence Service (GIS) can help your campus identify federal funding opportunities to increase external revenues streams, improve research and faculty capacity to pursue federal grants, and strengthen programs for student support on campus. GIS works collaboratively with member campuses to develop an intentional federal grants seeking strategy to identify innovative funding opportunities to support the country’s higher education students. Members have exclusive access to a federal grants library of grant application resources, access to expert consultants, monthly webinars, and much more!

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The Future of Grants: Navigating Federal Changes with Intelligence

 Navigating the world of grants has always been a bit of a rollercoaster. There are a number of benefits—securing funding that powers your mission, expanding your reach, and making a real impact. Grants can also be daunting. Right now one of the biggest challenges facing colleges and universities is the uncertainty around the future of federal funding.
April 8, 2025

Understanding the Department of Education’s (ED) Eligibility Process – Now Open!

 The Department of Education’s (ED) has announced the process for the designation of eligible institutions and waiver applications due April 7, 2025 (link)! Receiving designation makes an institution of higher education (IHE) eligible to apply for specific ED grant programs. These designations are awarded to IHE with a significant number of minority students, students in need of financial assistance, and which expend a significant amount of their institutional budget on core educational expenses. GIS provides curated tools to help small and mid-sized colleges and universities understand the ED Eligibility Matrix. GIS Advisors lead one-on-one sessions with members to explain the ED Eligibility Matrix, assist with the waiver process, and provide recommendations and intelligence on grant programs for eligible applicants.
March 13, 2025

Grant Writing Tips & Techniques: Strategies for Success

 Grant funding plays a critical role in the success of institutions of higher education (IHE): supporting research, student scholarships, program development, and infrastructure improvements. A well-crafted grant proposal not only aligns with a funder’s priorities but also clearly articulates the need, impact, and sustainability of the proposed project. Strong proposals are strategic, data-driven, and structured to enhance competitiveness, helping institutions secure the resources necessary to advance their mission and serve their students effectively.
February 18, 2025

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