The Sponsored Programs and Foundation Relations Office (also known as SPFR or the Grants Office) is a branch of the IWU's Office of Advancement. SPFR is responsible for seeking outside funding to support University-wide projects and initiatives; programmatic and curricular development; and faculty research, scholarship, and teaching.
External funding may be sought to support student scholarships, faculty research, building/construction grants, the purchase of new equipment, the endowment, or other programs that are consistent with the University's priorities.
The SPFR officers work in cooperation with the Provost/Dean of the Faculty, Associate Dean of the Faculty, and Associate Provost to provide support to faculty members seeking funding.
Faculty Grants Forms
Director of SPFR
Holmes Hall 200B
(309) 556-3058
(309) 556-1714, fax

John-Patrick Workman
Asst. Director of SPFR
Holmes Hall 200A
(309) 556-3902
(309) 556-1714, fax
jworkman@iwu.edu