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Grants Development and Management

The Grants Office at Norco College supports institutional growth and student success by securing grant funding. We identify opportunities aligned with NC's strategic goals, lead the development of competitive proposals, and offer post-award support for funded projects. For more information about our services, please contact the Director of Grants.

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Primary Contact/Project Director

 

If you’re the faculty or staff member seeking the grant, you’re considered the primary contact on the application and will work with the Grants Office during many steps of the process. Some grants require the hiring of a full-time project director. Primary contacts and project directors handle numerous duties, including:

  • Assist in the conceptualization, development and writing of the grant proposal narrative and budget.
  • Implement and conduct the project according to the sponsor requirements as stipulated in the terms and conditions in the notification of award (NOA) and in compliance with the sponsor’s policies.
  • Obtain sponsor approval for budgetary changes or changes in the scope and objectives of the project.
  • Notify accounting services, the Grants Office and/or the Norco College Foundation of any sponsor approved changes to the budget, objectives or scope of the project.
  • Supervise all budget expenditures in conformity with the approved budget and the College and sponsor policies.
  • Complete quarterly and annual reports as required by the sponsor. Submit original reports to Accounting and Business Services for review and approval. Once approved, reports will be forwarded to the associate superintendent of business services and economic development for final signature and approval then returned to the primary contact/project director. Reports must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the sponsor’s due date.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of project activities and services including milestones, project accomplishments and progress toward reaching the stated goals and objectives of the project.
  • Ensure no conflicts of interest are involved with the project, including subcontracting. Adhere by the college’s policies and applicable laws regarding conflict of interest.
  • Adhere to all pertinent policies and law regarding the stewardship of grant funds to institutions of higher education.

Contact

 

Karina Gigliotti
Director of Grants
Norco College
2001 Third Street
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-7255
Email: karina.gigliotti@norcocollege.edu

Institutional Information

 

Institutional Name and Address
Norco College
2001 Third Street
Norco, CA 92860
Phone: (951) 372-7000
Website: https://www.norcocollege.edu/
Office: Grants Development & Management 
County: Riverside

Type of Institution
Public or state controlled institution of higher education
Hispanic Serving Institution (designated by the U.S. Department of Education)
Postsecondary Minority Serving Institution (designated by the U.S. Department of Education)

Congressional District

  Norco
U.S. Congressional District CA-042

 


Institutional Identifiers
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): 330831357
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 110253833
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): JJNCL1H3NJQ1 Riverside CC District

 

Forms and Grant Development Tools

Following is a list of forms and tools to help you with the grant-writing process.

 

Norco College Internal Proposal & Award Approval Forms


Governing Board Agenda Item Template

 

Federal Grant Application Forms

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

If you’re not sure, take a look at our Institutional Review Board page to see what qualifies as human subjects research.

Business Services (Post-Award)

Our mission is to support the needs of students, faculty and staff while coordinating business and administrative services functions and responsibilities for Norco College.

Funding Agencies

Faculty, administrators and staff interested in pursuing non-profit funding opportunities must contact the Norco College Grants Office prior to contacting any foundation office. Failure to follow Norco College authorization and submission processes with foundation proposals will result in refusal to accept the grant if successfully awarded.

The following organizations provide additional resources for identifying foundation sponsored funding opportunities:

Funding Search Engines

 

Federal Agencies

Federal Websites

State Agencies

Nonprofit Agencies

 

 

IEPP Fall Summit | January 28th

  • On Jan. 28, the University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering (BCOE) hosted the Transfer Pathways Summit on their campus. The event brought together faculty and administrators from K-12 feeder districts, Norco College, and UCR to foster a regional ecosystem of practices that support seamless student transitions into engineering careers.
  • The summit featured focused discussions aimed at breaking down institutional silos and sharing best practices to ensure students not only complete the necessary transfer-level math and science courses but also receive comprehensive academic and professional support. The goal is to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers in engineering.
  • The event is part of the 2+2+2 framework, a regional partnership connecting K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities. Funded by a new K-16 sub-award from UCR, the initiative supports the development of the Inland Engineering Pathways Partnership, which seeks to strengthen engineering education and career readiness across the region.

Transfer Pathways Summit at UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering

(Faculty and administrators at the Transfer Pathways Summit on January 28th, 2025.)

IEPP Spring Summit | April 30th

  • At the end of April, the Inland Engineering Pathways Partnership (IEPP) hosted a transfer pathways summit at Corona High School. Faculty, staff, and administrators from all IEPP partnered institutions convened to learn about Corona High School Career & Technical Education pathways in Engineering and Aviation through tours of their facilities and heard directly from students who shared their experiences in these pathways.
  • Jose Del Real Viramontes, Assistant Professor at the UCR School of Education, also shared his research on the transfer student experience followed by an open question and answer session.
  • The event concluded with several small group discussions centered on best practices and solutions to issues raised at the prior Summit in January. The event served as an avenue for interinstitutional collaboration focused on strengthening engineering pathways from high school, through Norco College, and to the UCR Bourns College of Engineering.

Student Panel at the IEPP Spring Summit at Corona High School

(Student Panel at the IEPP Spring Summit at Corona High School on April 30, 2025.)

Teacher Panel at the IEPP Spring Summit at Corona High School

(Teacher Panel at the IEPP Spring Summit at Corona High School on April 30, 2025.)

UC Riverside Information Session | May 13th

  • Norco College students were invited to attend a presentation on the partnership between NC and UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering
  • Students also attended a one-on-one meeting with the UCR Admissions Specialist to discuss individual circumstances
    • Norco College students who will be attending the UCR BCOE in the Fall were invited to speak to the UCR representative about their transition into their program.

 

Norco College Field Trip to UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering | May 23rd

  • Norco College Students were invited to take a tour of the UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering facilities, hear from a UCR student panel, and speak to UCR BCOE faculty. The engineering facilities that we toured included: The UCR Machine Shop, the Mechanical Engineering Design & Development Lab (MEDDL), the Bioengineering Maker Space, and the BCOE classrooms. Speakers on the UCR student panel included a NC alumna who gave insight on her transfer experience from Norco College to UCR BCOE and her internship/work experiences. Faculty include professors in the fields of computer engineering and bioengineering.

Norco College Chemistry Bootcamp | June 16th – 18th

  • In collaboration with MESA, our grant hosted a 3-day chemistry bootcamp led by Dr. Weining Cui.
  • Incoming and current Norco College were invited to the Chemistry Bootcamp that prepared them for the NC Chemistry Diagnostic Test allowing them to forego Chemistry 2A and go straight into Chemistry 1A.

Norco College Chemistry Bootcamp led by Dr. Weining Cui

(Norco College Chemistry Bootcamp led by Dr. Weining Cui on June 16-18, 2025.)

ENE-10 Intro to Engineering Industry Speaker Series | June 23rd – July 31st

  • This grant supports the ENE-10 Introduction to Engineering summer course by bringing in engineering industry guest speakers. Each week’s guest speaker is presenting on their educational journey, their career history, words of advice, and future opportunities for our students to network with their company/organization.
  • Guest speakers come from Panasonic Avionics, Rick Engineering, Caltrans, Quality Inspection, UC Riverside, and Norco College.