The Office of Grants was established in 1992 to inform and assist the University community in seeking grants, contracts, and service agreements for funding research, training and other scholarly activities. It is the administrative unit responsible for the pre-award process for grants, contracts and the negotiation of awards.

A related activity is to assist in fostering collaborative partnerships with other institutions and iwth communities, agencies and organizations in the University's service region.

The office of grants is located in Old Main, Room 213.