Solutions for Grant Funding
Supporting faculty in finding, and securing, the funding their research deserves.
More than 4,000 federal grants were targeted for termination, impacting over 600 colleges and universities nationwide.
Together, these proposed cuts represent between $6.9 billion and $8.2 billion in funding, with over $3 billion still unspent.
Rethinking the Path to Research Funding
Faculty are under increasing pressure to bring in external funding, but many face barriers that extend beyond proposal writing. From limited access to major funders, to unclear expectations around securing grants, to a lack of time and mentorship, especially in underfunded disciplines or at teaching-intensive institutions—the path to funding can feel inaccessible or out of reach.
At the same time, research offices are stretched thin. While they offer essential support, they often can’t scale development across campus. And without that broader foundation, many faculty stall out before they’ve even had a chance to begin.
NCFDD helps institutions build faculty capacity around grant funding with scalable solutions. Whether faculty are applying for the first time, shifting their approach, or seeking new opportunities outside traditional pipelines, our programs provide the structure, tools, and community they need to stay on track.
NCFDD Services to Navigate and Secure Grant Funding
Programs that build sustainable writing, planning, and proposal success.
Faculty Success Program
FSP creates the focused time and structure faculty need to make real progress on writing and research, including grant proposals. Participants use the program to align their research agenda with upcoming deadlines, build sustainable habits, and tap into a community of accountability and support. It’s a powerful tool for faculty working to stay competitive in the grant space.
Designed for:
Early Career Faculty | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty
Institutional Partnership
Membership gives your entire campus access to on-demand resources that support the full grant lifecycle, from planning and goal-setting to writing and mentorship. With curated webinars, tools for building a mentor map, and courses that help faculty stay on track, Institutional Membership is a flexible way to extend support beyond the research office.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Early Career | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty
Thinking about Research Funding? Start with the Course Guide
How do you navigate funding when federal awards are increasingly competitive? How can faculty build strategies that go beyond a single grant? The Rethinking Your Research Funding course is here to help. The four-week course is designed to expand your funding toolkit and help you move beyond traditional federal pipelines.
- Explore New Sources of Support: Learn how to pursue foundation, industry, and state or local funding opportunities that align with your research.
- Communicate Beyond Academia: Practice strategies to frame your work for broader audiences, including philanthropies and community organizations.
- Build Sustainable Partnerships: Create a personalized plan and mentor map to maintain relationships and momentum once funding is secured.
Faculty who use this approach gain clarity, confidence, and a forward-moving strategy for their research. Now it’s your turn.
Related Solutions
Faculty
Mentoring Solutions
Traditional mentoring structures often leave faculty without the support they need. Our innovative, scalable approach ensures that every faculty member has access to mentorship that fosters growth, connection, and career advancement.
Administrators
Institutional Success
Faculty success is institutional success. By investing in faculty development and retention, institutions strengthen research impact, improve student outcomes, and build a more engaged, productive academic community.
Administrators
Faculty Development
Professional growth is essential for faculty success. NCFDD offers structured development programs that enhance teaching, research, and leadership skills, helping faculty navigate the evolving demands of academia while advancing their careers.
