The University of West Alabama’s Office of Sponsored Programs provides a wide
range of services to the faculty and staff in all phases of the grant process, including Federal, State, Corporate, and Foundation funding sources. We offer assistance in a variety of
sponsored program activities, from identifying a potential source of funding, developing
the grant application,  reviewing the award documents, and implementing the grant.
      The Office of Sponsored Programs is located in the Choctaw Tavern on the UWA
campus. This web site describes our services including how to research for funding, the basics
of getting started, links to sites of funding sources, message board, and the  newsletter.

OSP Provides

Current Funding Opportunities  Workshops on Grant Writing
Hands-On Assistance in Grant Applications  Resource Information
Program Design Ideas & Formats  Budget Development Expertise
Grant Management
 
         Sponsored Programs has the responsibility for the following:

          Disseminating Information on Variety of Programs
          Researching Funding Opportunities
          Working with Faculty Teams in Grant Development
          Conducting Team Meetings and Community Partner Meetings
          Maintaining Contact with Sponsoring Agencies
          Procuring Necessary Guidelines and Application Forms
          Review Proposals to Assure Compliance
          Giving Advice on Strategies to Maximize Effectiveness
          Assisting with Transmitting Proposals to the Sponsoring Agency
          Providing Technical Assistance in Implementing Funded Grants
          Assisting with Required Reports to Sponsoring Agencies
          Conducting Grant Writing Workshops for Faculty