Student Success Initiatives Grant for Faculty and Staff

The application period is open annually from September 1 to April 15. During this time, applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES (SSI) GRANT PROGRAM
Funded by the San Jacinto College Foundation

The San Jacinto College Foundation (SJCF) has funding available for new, innovative projects, workshops, and activities that enhance learning opportunities for students while fostering the college’s commitment to student success.

The SSI program encourages full-time employees to submit innovative ideas, concepts, or projects. Grants serve as initial investments to help launch new initiatives—they are not intended as ongoing sources of funding. To request technology or equipment, please follow standard college procedures, as SJCF funds do not override or replace existing institutional processes.

Eligibility
All full-time San Jacinto College employees are eligible to participate. If the SSI project involves work beyond the normal duties or schedule of any hourly employee, the project must comply with the College’s compensation policy.

All applicants must complete the SSI Grant Approval form as well as the online application. Applications will be reviewed by the next-level leader, the Deans Council, and the Provost, who will provide recommendations to the Foundation. Final approval rests with the Foundation Executive Director and the Foundation Board of Directors, contingent on available funding.

Grant Guidelines

1. Limit of one application per requestor per application cycle.
2. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. Projects that have not previously received Foundation funding will be considered. Projects previously funded through the SSI grant should seek future departmental funding or other potential funding sources.
4. Requests involving IT equipment and /or technology require approval from the San Jacinto College IT Department.
5. If equipment for a program is requested, it must have already been requested through the College budgeting process and all costs for installation and facilities work must be included and approved.
6. All grants must comply with San Jacinto College’s purchasing policy. Prohibited purchases includes, but is not limited to: gift cards, consultant and speaker fees, honorariums, donations to other entities, furniture, and more. Please view the complete list of prohibited purchases here:https://sjcdedu.sharepoint.com/sites/InternalPurchasing/SitePages/Purchasing-Resources.aspx
7. Projects must be completed within one year from the day of award.

College Policies
All recipients are required to follow and adhere to all relevant College policies regarding their project. Failure to follow relevant College policies may result in the revocation of grant funds and ineligibility for future SSI Grants.

Deans Council Review
All proposals require review and approval by the Deans Council which serves as the instructional leadership advisory team for the College’s Strategic Leadership Team (SLT.) The Deans Council will review applications to ensure adherence to guidelines and for appropriate fit with the College’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan, and Annual Priorities. Approval must be secured prior to the approval of any SSI Grant applications. Applicants will work with their appropriate leader and Dean to bring their proposals forward to the Deans Council. Make sure to plan appropriately, allowing time for review and approval. The Deans Council meets monthly.

Proposal Requirements

1. All SSI proposals must be approved through the appropriate channels prior to submission. You must upload the required Grant Approval Form for consideration. The Grant Approval Form is on the Internal website here: https://sjcdedu.sharepoint.com/sites/InternalSanJac/SitePages/Forms-Documents.aspx Select the Foundation drop down menu*.

Application Questions

1. Project Title (10-word limit)
2. Project Start Date
3. Project End Date
4. Department Name
5. Campus
6. Principal Investigator (grant lead)
7. Additional grant personnel.
8. Primary contact telephone number.
9. Primary contact email.
10. Overview of the project/request.
11. Describe need, issue, opportunity, or advantages of your proposal.
12. Describe how this will help the College fulfill its Strategic Plan by identifying specific annual priorities that align to the proposed project.
13. Full description of the project, initiative, event, etc. with the timeline.
14. Full description of budget.
15. Funding requested (total amount in whole dollars.)
16. All SSI proposals must be approved through the appropriate channels prior to submission. Upload the completed Grant Approval form here.
     It’s encouraged to expand proposals across all campus!*