Welcome to our Grant FAQ page! This section is a work in progress, and we're actively expanding it to better serve you. We’re starting with some of the most commonly asked questions and will continue adding more as we receive them. If your question isn't answered here, please check back soon or reach out to our PPM support team through PPM-support@foundationccc.org or through web form.
What is the grant application deadline?
We don’t have a deadline yet but have been discussing setting a date of next spring. We’ll send out communication once the date has been set.
If the grant were awarded, how long would institutions have to spend the funds?
There is no specific deadline to use the funds. Payments will be disbursed based on the delivery of the institutionalization plan and the publication of maps, as outlined in the grant agreement.
Are there any guidelines around allowable/nonallowable expenses?
Funds should support the long-term sustainability of the PPM at your institution. Expenses related to union organizing, as outlined in the agreement, are not allowable.
Will the call for the grant provide a list of campus organizations that are suggested to lead and implement?
The template includes recommendations for team members and team leads who can support the implementation and leadership efforts.
Are we a new school or an existing school, if we are still building out our maps?
Institutions can self-select whether they prefer to be categorized as a new school or an existing school based on their specific circumstances and goals. We are flexible and will honor the option you choose to implement.
What are the dates/term for the agreement?
The term of the agreement is three years. New schools will have six months from the contract start date to submit their plan, with the option to request an extension if needed. After submitting the plan, schools will proceed with implementation and map publication. The three-year term accommodates extensions and the time required to complete map publication.
What opportunities are available for schools to collaborate on their plans?
We encourage collaboration through the PPM Community of Practice, where users can share ideas and ask questions. A dedicated section for the grant is available, and our team will actively moderate discussions and provide answers to questions as they arise.
If our school is on an older curriculum year, do we need to update and publish maps for all the missing years?
While it’s helpful to include the missing years’ maps, the priority is updating and publishing the current curriculum year. We encourage schools to add the missing years when possible, but this should not deter schools from moving forward with the grant process.
For schools awarded the Institutionalization Grant, when should the invoice for the final $20,000 payment be submitted?
The invoice should be submitted after the curriculum year is published.
Is there a deadline to submit the grant agreement, ACH form, and W-9 Form?
The deadline was extended to April 30, 2025.
What is the maximum allowance of grant funds towards indirect costs?
Colleges may charge a maximum indirect cost of 15% against the subgrant.