Grants and Sponsored Research
Piedmont University’s Office of Grants and Sponsored Research (GSR) provides administration, compliance, and educational support for faculty and staff who are pursuing opportunities for funded research or advancement by helping to locate, secure, and manage external grant funding. The GSR acts on behalf of the University with sponsors on all matters pertaining to funding awards and the disposition of awards, providing project management assistance spanning the entire grant cycle.
Types of funding:
- Research Support
- Project Support
- Curriculum Development
- Fellowships & Scholarships
- Conference, meeting, or seminar sponsorship
- Travel
- Artistic or creative activity
- Equipment or materials
- Publishing or editorial assistance
Grant and Sponsored Research Snapshot – 2025
| Type | Grants Applied For | Grants Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | $7,051,390.90 | $91,794.00 |
| State | $427,619.00 | $367,349.00 |
| Private | $1,505,377.32 | $607,958.50 |
| Total | $8,986,387.22 | $1,067,101.50 |
Frequently Required Data and Documents
Faculty GSR Forms
- Grant PRE Proposal Authorization Form
- Grant Authorization Form
- Grant Budget and Scope Change Form
- Federal Procurement Checklist
- Timesheet Example
- Effort of Certification Report
- Federal Grant Closeout Checklist
GSR Policies and Forms
Sandra Maughon
Professor, Business
Phone: 706-778-8500 x1904
Email: Email
Christal Craig
Controller, Financial Operations and Compliance
Phone: 706-778-8500 x1126
Email: Email
Renee' Fargason
Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs
Phone: 850-591-3553
Email: Email
Joseph Brenes-Dawsey
Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Phone: 706-778-8500 x1602
Email: Email
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A grant is an amount of funds provided by a government or private entity to organizations or individuals seeking help with things such as innovative research and community improvement.
A grant is provided to those requestors who meet certain qualifications and whose proposals ensure the program will be successful. Recipients are required to report progress towards the successful implementation of the program as outlined in the proposal. A gift is given to a recipient with no expectations of reporting.
There are many ways to find grant opportunities. A good way to start is with the Grants.gov website (grants.gov). You can also use Google search for specific funding opportunities for your particular situation.
Contact the GSR Director or the Grants and Contracts Administrator and they will help you through the entire process.