Grant writing refers to the practice of completing an application process for funding provided by an institution such as a government department, corporation, foundation or trust.

1. Grant Writing Resources on
the World Wide Web
Sites for Grants to Faith Based Organizations
Elements of Good Proposals
Presented by Dr. Richard Ellis

2. Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov
Grants.gov allows organizations to
electronically find and apply for more than
$400 billion in Federal grants. Grants.gov
is THE single access point for over 1000
grant programs offered by all Federal
grant-making agencies.
http://www.grants.gov/search/basic.do

3. AJ Fletcher Foundation
Website Address is:
http://www.ajf.org
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO
THE A. J. FLETCHER FOUNDATION

4. D. Michael Warner Foundation
Website Address is:
http://www.dmwf.org
Information on Grants

5. Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Website Address is:
http://www.zsr.org/

6. http://philanthropy.com/fundraising/
Grant Makers on the Internet:
Private and Operating Foundations
Community Foundations
Corporate Grant Makers
Charities That Award Grants
Regional Associations and Affinity Groups
Government Grants

7. http://www.grantproposal.com/inquiry.html
Inquiry Letters
| Strategy
| Address
| Introductory Paragraph
| Mission
| History & Accomplishments
| Need
| Vision
| Other Funders & Costs
| Timeline & Leadership
| Closing & Salutation

8. http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/roadmap/index.html

9. Programs of the Office of Postsecondary Education
Promoting Innovation and Technology in Education
To ensure that America's students are the best-educated
in the world, we have to have top-quality, innovative
higher education; replicate the educational approaches
that work; and take advantage of all the new
technologies that can strengthen student learning.
Several OPE programs serve these goals.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/programs/tech.html

10. Proposal Ingredients
Analysis of Need (Maximum: 5 points)
• Description of target area such as location
in an empowerment zone or distressed area.
• Low-income population to be served.
• Statistical data on unemployment and other
indices of poverty such as crime, blight, drug
use, gangs, TANF and Public Assistance use.
• Most current data - no earlier than 1990 US
Census data but preferably more recent official
data.
The source of information should be identified

11. Proposal Ingredients
Organizational Experience in Program Area (sub-rating: 0-15
points)
Documentation provided indicates that projects previously
undertaken have been relevant and effective and have
provided permanent benefits to the low-income population.
(O - 5 points)
The applicant has demonstrated the ability to implement
major activities in such areas as business development,
commercial development physical development or financial
services; the ability to mobilize dollars from sources such
as the private sector
(corporations, banks, etc.), foundations, the public
sector, including State and local governments, or
individuals; that it has a sound organizational structure
and proven organizational capability; and an ability to
develop and maintain a stable program In terms of business,
physical or community development activities that will
provide needed permanent jobs, services, business
development opportunities, and other benefits to community

12. Proposal Ingredients
Organizational Experience in Program Area (sub-
rating: 0-15 points)
• Organizational Background, i.e., job creation.
projects (list specific projects and number and/or
types of jobs created in one or more of the
following areas: commercial development, housing
development, physical development, Community
revitalization.
• Ability to mobilize dollars. – Putting past
projects together
# of people served
# of jobs created

13. Proposal Ingredients
Staff Skills, Resources and Responsibilities (sub-rating 0-
10 points)
The application describes in brief resume form the
experience and skills of the project director who Is not
only well qualified, but his/her professional capabilities
are relevant to the successful implementation of the
project If the key staff person has not yet been
identified, the application contains a comprehensive
position description which Indicates that the
responsibilities to be assigned to the project director are
relevant to the successful Implementation of the project.
(O - 5 points)
The applicant has adequate facilities and resources (i.e.
space and equipment) to successfully carry out the work
plan. (O - 2 points)
The assigned responsibilities of the staff are appropriate
to the tasks identified for the project and sufficient time
of senior staff will be budgeted to assure timely
implementation and cost effective management of the projelt
(O - 3 points)

14. Proposal Ingredients
• Staff must have appropriate skills to implement
proposed project -people that have been in
"trenches" and done this kind of work before, i.e.,
the ability to implement major activities such as
business development, commercial development or
physical development.
• If no staff on board with applicable background,
may use consultants.
• Look for resumes of key staff (to include
consultants).
• In the absence of resumes, applicant must
provide comprehensive
position descriptions.

15. Proposal Ingredients
Complete timeline for the entire grant period
The Work Plan, or Business Plan where appropriate, is both
sound and feasible. Briefly the plan should describe the
key work tasks and show how the project objectives will be
accomplished -including the development of business and
creation of jobs for low-income persons during the
allowable OCS project period. The project Is responsive to
the needs identified in the Analysis of Need. (O - 5
points)
It sets forth realistic quarterly time targets by which the
various work tasks will be completed. (O - 5 points)
The application contains a full and accurate description of
the proposed use of the requested financial assistance.

16. Proposal Ingredients
CRITERION VI: Budget Appropriateness and
Reasonableness (Maximum: 5 points)
Funds requested are commensurate with the level of
effort necessary to accomplish the goals and
objectives of the project. (O - 2 points)
The estimated cost to the government of the project
also is reasonable in relation to the anticipated
resub. (O - I point)
• At a minimum, budget must be supported by a
narrative breakdown for costs on all line items,
i.e., for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel,
etc. 0 – 2 points.

17. Questions and answers
910 672 1987
Rellis@uncfsu.edu