CERPS Services
Quality services for each project are provided by out competent and knowledgeable staff capable of contributing in various ways. We have the expertise in education research, grant writing and management, human resources and personnel, that is needed to successfully win and manage research grants. We can provide the following services:
- Identify funding opportunities (federal, state, foundations, and private) and notify faculty members of those opportunities most relevant to their interests and expertise.
- Create new collaborations and build on existing collaboration with school districts, community leaders, and other departments and colleges in order to build stronger proposals.
- Complete all forms necessary for proposal submission, including those required by the University and the funding source.
- Create a budget that complies with funding and university requirements.
- Communicate and coordinate with FSU Sponsored Research Services as necessary to ensure that the budget is correct and approvals are made for proposal submission.
- Navigate proposal through college and university process including obtaining all required signatures and providing all necessary copies.
- Assist with writing the proposal.
- Assist with research for the proposal.
- Respond accurately to RFPs.
- Follow up on submission.
- Obtain feedback and comments from funding organization if funding is denied.
- Provide research for proposal preparation
- Coordinate all participants in the grant writing process.
- Provide editing and writing for proposal.
- Communicate and coordinate with FSU Sponsored Research Accounting Services as necessary to ensure that deliverables and invoices are prepared and paid.
- Make personnel appointments for each grant and confirm accuracy for payroll and grant budget.
- Manage travel and reimburements.
- Purchase supplies and materials for project.
- Provide budget oversight including reports for project directors and principal investigators showing expenditures, encumbrances, etc.
- Ensure financial accountability and coordination.
- Communicate and coordinate with FSU Sponsored Research Accounting Service to prepare financial reports for funding agency.
- At conclusion of grant, do everything necessary for closeout, including communication and coordination with FSU Sponsored Research.
- Provide notification of pending deadlines for all deliverables.
- Provide dedicated expertise in grants management, budgets, and human resources.

