This document provides an overview of how to write a winning grant proposal. It discusses the key components of a proposal including an abstract, statement of need, objectives, methods, evaluation plan, future funding sources, budget, and management plan. It emphasizes that grant proposals require thorough research on the problem and solution, clear and measurable objectives, and a detailed budget and evaluation plan. Successful proposals stand out from others by demonstrating a strong understanding of the issues and how the proposed project will address them.

1. How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal Grant Writing 101 Jackie Rouse, MHA Principal, GFG Consulting

2. What You Will Learn Review of grant components Grant Writing Process Components of a Grant Government Grant Review Foundation Grant Review Budget Section

3. Considerations Writing a proposal is not easy! Time, Research, Concentration, Team Effort Grants should be written for projects you know very well It’s difficult to write on new concepts or newly created programs Grants are reviewed by people who are experts in the field The competition is stiff –many people are applying Yours must stand out.

4. Elements of a Proposal Basic Components Summary or Abstract Introduction Statement of Need or Problem Objectives Methods, Design Evaluation Future Funding Budget Management Plan/Key Personnel Conclusion Appendices

6. Grant Components Summary or Abstract This section should be written last Brief description of applicant Definition of problem to be solved Statement of objectives to be achieved Outline of activities Statement of cost to the funding agency

7. Grant Components Statement of Need or Problem Describe the problem State the needs of the target population How will your services impact the population or take care of the problem State the solution that your services will provide

8. Grant Components Objectives Important to clearly state the objectives Must be SMART – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time sensitive Example: To increase the reading level of 20 youth, ages 5-10 by 20% by year end 2008 Warning: Do not write to many objectives - more does not necessarily mean better Some grants will ask you for broader goals

9. Grant Components Methods and Design State how you will achieve your objectives What will your service provide Be specific and descriptive Who will do what When will it be done Where will it take place How will it be done Support your methods and design with supportive research

10. Grant Components Evaluation How will you know your project is accomplishing its stated objectives? Quantitative vs. Qualitative Methods Create measures and state it in your proposal How will you measure Who will measure When will you measure

11. Grant Components Future Funding State how you will support your project after funding period ends Budget Detailed budget must include all needs for which you want support Program staff, operational expenses, overhead

12. Grant Components Management Plan and Key Personnel Provide a review of who will manage the program and staffing that will support it Must include all staff working on program even if not supported by the funds you are applying for Conclusion – Brief paragraph to restate why you need funds and what it will do Appendices

13. Grant Writing Exercise Work in pairs Develop an idea and write your ideas in the mini proposal provided Take 10 Minutes to develop and write down your ideas We will take 5 minutes to present each idea to class

14. Grant Writing Basics Put your grant (rfp) in a notebook This makes it easier to work on different parts of the grant Organizes you as you write Provides a place for your literature review Provides a place for you to add important documents needed to support your proposal

15. Foundation Grant Review Chicago Area Grant Application Foundation Applications State of Illinois Illinois Department of Health City of Chicago State/City Agency Grant Review

16. Federal Gov. Grant Review Always read your proposal in its entirety before you begin writing Follow instructions!!!!!!!! Keep it simple to understand No special formatting Don’t do or add anything they do not ask for!

17. Budget Section Determining Expenses Budget Justification Sample Government Budgets Sample Foundation Budgets Indirect Costs or Administrative Overhead Consulting Services

18. Class Exercise Develop a budget for your proposed program from Monday Determine the costs or expenses Will you need outside help What will you put in your budget Work in pairs You have 20 minutes to complete your budget Present to class for 10 minutes

19. Grant Writing Do’s Do make contact with grant officer if you have questions Do develop a template proposal for repeat use Do read the entire proposal before beginning to write Tackle each section separately

20. Grant Writing Don’t guess on anything you don’t understand – this could be detrimental to your grant. Don’t copy someone else's grant – even though its similar Don’t submit grant without letters of support unless you are not in partnership Don’t make up lies of things you are not doing!!

21. Grant Resources Donors Forum – www.donorsforum.org CFDA – Catalog for Federal Domestic Assistance www.cfda.gov Office of Minority Health Resource Center – www.omhrc.gov Government Grants page www.grants.gov City of Chicago – community block grants http://www.idph.state.il.us/fundop.htm http://www.dhs.state.il.us/chp/