The Grants Office is available to assist faculty, staff, and administrators in securing funding for projects and programs that align with the goals of College of DuPage. Funding should also provide resources that achieve objectives related to the wide variety of services and programs offered at the College.
Grants Team Responsibilities
- Research diverse funding opportunities that are in alignment with the goals and objectives of the College;
- Match opportunities from governmental, corporate, and foundation agencies with the appropriate program or service;
- Develop, assist in writing, and submit grant proposals;
- Administer grant contracts;
- Oversee the management of all open grant projects;
- Problem-solve with project personnel to avoid compliance issues;
- Assist with other grant-related or development work as directed
All grants are required to be initiated and submitted through the Grants Office (COD Administrative Procedure 10-100). When a funding opportunity materializes, the Grants team will determine its alignment with the strategic goals of the college and will coordinate with the relevant departments and interested faculty, staff, and/or administrators to craft a proposal.
Students looking for financial assistance should visit the following College of DuPage resources
- College of DuPage Office of Financial Assistance, which includes information on student assistance and scholarship programs.
- College of DuPage Student Scholarship Portal
Grants Development and Management
Want to learn more about developing a grant proposal and managing a funded grant project? Follow these steps:
Funding Sources
- College of DuPage Library's Philanthropy Collection
The College of DuPage Library website provides internal access to Foundation Directory Online Professional, a grant-seeking database. - Grants.gov
All federal agencies release their grant announcements with links to their RFPs, on this website, which is checked daily by the Grants Office for the newsletter as well. - Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
- Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
- Illinois Humanities Council
- Illinois Secretary of State
Contact Information
Yvonne Rynearson
Grants Manager
(630-942-4613)
Email: RynearsonY@cod.edu
Stephanie Poland
Grants Specialist
(630) 942-2432
Email: polands@cod.edu