Grants/Funds

NO FUNDS - AB1725



General Description:
The Staff Development Grant Program is funded through contributions from the District and the State. These funds provide financial support to staff pursuing: 1. career and professional development; 2. training and degrees, and; 3. other educational objectives. Grants are awarded for education and training costs related to the applicant’s job and/or career goals. Employees may receive funding for registration fees, tuition, books, transportation, food, and lodging. Professional development grants are awarded throughout the school year until the funds budgeted for such grants are exhausted.

Our goal is to encourage and support our faculty, staff, and administrators through engaged learning and technology advancement to best utilize the employees’ potential and to enhance their professional skills and knowledge in their discipline area or in a closely related field.

The staff development webpage will guide you through the application and reimbursement process. Be sure to check with your supervisor, department chair, and/or Vice Chancellor for approval prior to applying for a grant.

Application Procedure:
Administrators,faculty, and staff are eligible every year for an award to attend a conference, workshop, seminar, class, or other professional development activities. Applicants must complete the Grant Application; attach the activity brochure, flyer, respective documents, and registration materials showing the activity’s title, date, and registration cost. Applications must be approved and signed by their supervisor. If you are applying for a staff development grant(s) (Administrative, Basic Skills, AB1725, SEIU, and/or Unrepresentative Classified), submit the required documents and completed application to:
  1. The Supervisor/Dean/Department Chair/Vice Chancellor for approval;
  2. The Office of Professional Development ten (10) days prior to the activity.
If you are applying for a Faculty Travel Grant, submit your application to:
  1. The Dean/Department Chair for approval;
  2. The Academic Faculty Grant Advisor for approval and;
  3. The Office of Professional Development to process.
**Late applications are not accepted**

Deadline for submission:
Applications must be received Ten (10) days prior to the start of the activity. We do not award retroactively. Applicants will be notified of their status within one to two weeks after receiving the application. Remember to keep all receipts and documents for reimbursement.

Reimbursement Procedure: Keep all your receipts, proof of attendance, certificates, grades, cancelled checks, credit card statements showing the charges, and other documents needed for reimbursement. Prior to the end of your activity, the Office of Staff Development will send you the reimbursement material, please complete, sign, attach the required documents, and return to the office in a timely manner for reimbursement.

Prior to submitting your reimbursement documents, keep copies for your records in case documents are lost. The office does not keep copies.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for any of these grants, candidates must meet the eligibility requirement listed below:
  1. SEIU: This grant is funded by the District. Under Article 13 of the Classified Contract, this grant is to:

    a.       Improve staff development opportunities;

    b.      Improve educational opportunities; the District will establish an (educational) fund during the term of the Agreement.  The District will reimburse eligible employees who submit verification of successful completion of approved course work, subject to the limitations set forth below.  The Office of Staff Development will be responsible for the distribution of funds under this provision;

    c.       Eligible classified employees are those employees who work a regular schedule (full-time or a minimum 20 hours / week part-time) and who have completed one (1) year or more of continuous service.


    Note: The “refund” process referenced in the San Francisco Community College District Time Schedule is not applicable to requests for reimbursement under this Article.

  2. Unrepresentative Classified: This grant is funded by the District.

    a.       Improve staff development opportunities;

    b.      Improve educational opportunities; the District will establish an (educational) fund during the term of the Agreement.  The District will reimburse eligible employees who submit verification of successful completion of approved course work, subject to the limitations set forth below.  The Office of Staff Development will be responsible for the distribution of funds under this provision;

    c.       Eligible classified employees are those employees who work a regular schedule (full-time or a minimum 20 hours / week part-time) and who have completed one (1) year or more of continuous service.


    Grants, per fiscal year, are contingent upon the District’s and State’s allocation. Depending on the number of applicants and awardees, funding may be exhausted early in the fiscal year.

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    Forms:

    bullet Grant Application
    bullet Expense Reimbursement

     

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