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- 1. Navigating the Maze of Federal Grants Anne Chalmers, Associate © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 2. Agenda Copyright 2008 SparrowHawk Consulting Introduce topic Introduce SparrowHawk Overview of how Federal Grants fit into bigger funding picture Strong Organization Strategic Planning Variety of sources Federal grant The Process Getting started managing proposal preparation submissions Tips and tricks funding climate changes in requirements Examples of Successful Projects
- 3. SparrowHawk Consulting 30 years of experience in development and advancement. © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc. At SparrowHawk Consulting, we empower our clients through creative, highly professional consulting services so they may better accomplish their missions and enhance the communities of the Pacific Northwest.
- 4. About SparrowHawk Established in 1984 by Don Chalmers to serve non-profits and Tribes Offers full range of services Located in Tumwater, Washington Demonstrated success in organizational development, fundraising and planning Extensive experience working with Tribes and Tribal communities © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 5. Federal Grants & the bigger picture Securing funding requires key elements to be in place Organizational Strength Strategic Planning Serving the Community Changes in Funding Copyright 2008 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 6. Fundraising for a Specific Project Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 9. Action Plans
- 12. Strategic Plan © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc. Annual Fund Prospect Research & Donor Relations Special Events Corporate/Foundation Relations Endowment Campaigns Planned Giving Major Gifts Capital Campaigns ComprehensiveLong Term Plan
- 13. Funding Resources for Tribes Corporate and Foundation Grants Earned Income Individual Giving Planned Giving Annual Funds Special Events Government Grants, Contracts and Earmarks © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 14. Tribal Foundations Foundations offer several advantages May open additional sources of funding Some state funds are not available to tribes Many private granting agencies prefer to contribute to Foundations Local residents may be more inclined to give Copyright 2008 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 16. Foundations Gates Foundation, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
- 18. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Community Dev. Block Grants
- 19. Consolidated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)
- 21. Building for the Arts CTED
- 22. Capital Projects for Heritage HRC
- 23. Individuals© 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 24. Grant Writing Guidance Federal Grants Process Proposal Writing Planning the Program Proposal Planning Include Supporting Documents Research Early The 4 Secrets Changing Requirements © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 26. Submission
- 28. Planning the Program Every grant proposal is designed to fund an identified Program. Reviewers are looking for a clear and well supported description of all aspects of the proposed program. Maintain focus on the objective Match strategies to outcomes Develop a realistic timeline Engage Participants, share the vision Identify resources available Identify resources needed Copyright 2008 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 29. Proposal Planning Keys to Success for Federal Grants © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc. Plan Ahead: Deadlines are often annual Identify the Key Players who will be impacted by the Proposal Form a Grants Council - Include your Chief Financial Officer or designee Make a Deadlines Calendar by working back from the due date
- 30. Supporting Documents Identify These Early Address the Broadest Community Served Label Clearly Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Examples Letters of Support Quotes from Vendors Regional Planning Documents Strategic Plans Evidence of Activity
- 31. Research All Resources Early Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 32. The Four Secrets © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 33. Changes in Requirements Increasingly, funders are looking for applicants who can demonstrate: Copyright 2008 SparrowHawk Consulting Capacity to raise funds from a variety of sources Support at the community level Cooperation and collaboration with other organizations or agencies Fiscal resources to sustain projects over time
- 35. When you first start the project
- 36. Midway through – changes happen
- 38. More than one person has the password
- 39. The submission files are backed-up
- 40. More than one person knows how to upload the proposal
- 41. Plan to submit a few days before the deadline
- 42. You will be a day late, so make sure you don’t miss the deadline
- 43. Reduce the risk of getting caught in the rush
- 46. Elder’s Center
- 47. Education Center
- 50. $250,000 - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- 53. Drug and Alcohol Prevention
- 54. Juvenile Courts
- 55. Jail Improvements$3.6 Million Awarded
- 56. Suquamish Tribe House of Knowledge Grants $500,000 U.S. Dept. of HUD-Indian Community Development Block Grant $363,579 WA State Heritage Capital Projects Fund $250,000 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation $25,000 The Ben B. Cheney Foundation © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc.
- 57. Squaxin Island Tribe SparrowHawk served as campaign counsel for the Squaxin Island Tribe in its successful $3.1 Million capital campaign to build the Museum, Library, & Research Center. Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 58. Suquamish Tribe/Foundation Sample Grants $550,000 CTED Recommendation $1 million WA State Heritage Capital Projects Fund Recommendation $350,000 and $500,000 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grants $1 million earmark Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 59. Building for Cultural Resurgence Campaign Components Early Learning Center Community House (longhouse) Museum and Arts Center Welcoming Pole, Restoration of Chief Seattle’s grave, baseball field, dock and heritage trail Copyright 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting
- 60. © 2011 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc. Discussion & Questions
- 61. Thank You Anne Chalmers, Associate (800) 398-9048 anne@sparrowhawkco.com www.sparrowhawkco.com 510 Bates Street SoutheastTumwater, WA 98501
Editor's Notes
- Benefits and outcomesA detailed plan that assists board members and staff in developing their personal work plans. An excellent context for the development of a fundraising plan to secure resources needed. A strong basis for grant requests.TimeTime required varies substantiallyMost organizations can build a plan in 2-5 days after the environmental assessment is completedRegular Board Review of Plan ProgressReview and Renewal of Plan Each Year
- For large programs, designed to meet the objectives of the Strategic Plan, a variety of funding source need to be considered.By selecting the sources that align with the strategic plan, the organization defines a plan that will not only get the project started, it will give it direction all the way to the completion of the final pieces.
- Some Federal Grants are ONLY for TribesSome have special provision for TribesOther, Tribes are one of many eligible groups
- 50/50 research - grant writingNW 60% outside the guidelines
- Capacity to raise funds from a variety of sourcesCooperation and collaboration with other organizations or agenciesSupport at the community levelFiscal resources to sustain projects over time
- 6 yearsColville 2.5Grant requests in contextCapitol campaign – comprehensive effort to build a building, education, arts, long house, complexMuliplicity of sources needed and doable, and strengthen fed grantScc helps clients communicate how the project benefits surrounding peoplesGates foundation – when project serves increase health indicators.2% of foundation funds go to tribesCreating language
- The 5,700 sq. ft Longhouse is the centerpiece of the entire House of Knowledge project.The first S’Klallam tribal Longhouse in over a century, it is designed to serve as a venuefor traditional ceremonies. Custom designed and built with lumber from Douglas firtrees harvested from the Reservation, the Longhouse consists of a central performancearea enclosed by builtinstepped seating on the north and south sides. The building isaccented with tongueandgrooveveneer panels and beautifully crafted Douglas fircolumns and beams.The Career and Education Center, with 3,420 sq. ft. of space, houses a computer lab,distance learning center, and staff offices. This new facility will help the Tribe’s Careerand Education department further its goal of improving the educational level andemployment opportunities for Tribal members through academic advisement, jobreferrals, resume preparation, and other various services.