Grant funding can help Hagerstown Community College achieve its vision, mission, strategic goals, and institutional priorities. To achieve individual project goals, it is necessary to carefully determine which grants will fit best with institutional priorities. To that end, all faculty and staff who have ideas regarding grant opportunities should contact the Grants Office and/or submit a Grant Approval Form before proceeding with any grant-development-related tasks. Grants Office staff will ensure that prospective grant-funded programs meet priorities established by executive officers.

Furthermore, it is important to manage each and every grant with fiscal and programmatic integrity by following funder and HCC guidelines and regulations. The Grants Office is prepared to assist grant staff and project directors in this endeavor. Before contacting a funder to propose a change to any existing grant, please contact the Grants Office to ensure that changes to grant-funded projects are also in keeping with institutional priorities.