This document provides guidance for writing successful grant proposals in 3 parts: planning, research, and the proposal. It outlines key questions to consider in each area, including needs, goals, objectives, activities, timelines, budgets, and evaluations. The guidance emphasizes aligning all aspects of the proposal, having a clear need supported by data, strong planning, measurable objectives, and specifically describing how funds would be used to meet goals. Overall, it advises thoroughly addressing common proposal components to clearly demonstrate the merits of a project to reviewers.
Improving financial literacy for young adultsPrashant Iyer
An application that will reach college students who feel that their current financial state is out of control, and who would like to get a handle on it as soon as possible.
Improving financial literacy for young adultsPrashant Iyer
An application that will reach college students who feel that their current financial state is out of control, and who would like to get a handle on it as soon as possible.
Using student created websites to enhance pbl in the economics classroomArch Grieve
A presentation given at the first annual Project:WRIGHT Symposium at the Dayton Regional STEM School in January of 2015 on how to use websites to enhance the Project-Based Learning experience for students.
This presentation includes a set of frameworks, steps, and worksheets for developing institutional student learning outcomes tied to community/civic engagement.
Watch the Webinar Here! https://compliatric.com/writing-a-successful-grant/
Compliatric is excited to host a special webinar, “Writing a Successful Grant"!
In the second session of the Grants Webinar Series, Elizabeth Burrows will dive deeper into writing grant proposals once your project is selected, you have the resources and time, and the grant funding is available and feasible. During this webinar, the following will be covered:
1. How to start your proposal
2. Understanding the grant "lingo" for all of the required attachments, and
3. Learn effective ways to build partnerships for successful grant applications
Prezantasyon sa a bay pwosesis planifikasyon tranzisyon enfòmasyon pou jèn ki gen andikap IEP yo. Planifikasyon tranzisyon kòmanse nan laj 14 an pou prepare elèv ki gen andikap pou lavi apre lekòl segondè. Li egzije planifikasyon, devlopman konpetans, ak sipò rezo.
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This presentation provides information transition planning process for youth with disabilities IEPs. Transition planning begins at age 14 to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. It requires planning, skill development, and network support.
Helping Your Child Make a College Decision Parent WebinarCollegeBoardSM
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about how parents can help their child make a college decision. The webinar was hosted by Andrew Elwell from the College Board and featured Jerry Pope from Niles North and Niles West High Schools and Judith Burke-Berhannan. Learn more at collegeboard.org/parents.
Using student created websites to enhance pbl in the economics classroomArch Grieve
A presentation given at the first annual Project:WRIGHT Symposium at the Dayton Regional STEM School in January of 2015 on how to use websites to enhance the Project-Based Learning experience for students.
This presentation includes a set of frameworks, steps, and worksheets for developing institutional student learning outcomes tied to community/civic engagement.
Watch the Webinar Here! https://compliatric.com/writing-a-successful-grant/
Compliatric is excited to host a special webinar, “Writing a Successful Grant"!
In the second session of the Grants Webinar Series, Elizabeth Burrows will dive deeper into writing grant proposals once your project is selected, you have the resources and time, and the grant funding is available and feasible. During this webinar, the following will be covered:
1. How to start your proposal
2. Understanding the grant "lingo" for all of the required attachments, and
3. Learn effective ways to build partnerships for successful grant applications
Prezantasyon sa a bay pwosesis planifikasyon tranzisyon enfòmasyon pou jèn ki gen andikap IEP yo. Planifikasyon tranzisyon kòmanse nan laj 14 an pou prepare elèv ki gen andikap pou lavi apre lekòl segondè. Li egzije planifikasyon, devlopman konpetans, ak sipò rezo.
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This presentation provides information transition planning process for youth with disabilities IEPs. Transition planning begins at age 14 to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. It requires planning, skill development, and network support.
Helping Your Child Make a College Decision Parent WebinarCollegeBoardSM
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about how parents can help their child make a college decision. The webinar was hosted by Andrew Elwell from the College Board and featured Jerry Pope from Niles North and Niles West High Schools and Judith Burke-Berhannan. Learn more at collegeboard.org/parents.
1. “BEE” a Successful Grant Writer
Presented by Dr. Jennifer C. Walts
School Improvement Specialist
drwalts@mac.com
“In God we trust; all others must bring data!”
Start with what you want:
Ask yourself these important questions:
* What are my dreams for my classroom? my school?
* What local/state agencies/organizations can help make my dreams reality?
* What help is available for finding grant sources online?
* Do I have administrative support?
* Is this something I need? Why? How can I prove it?
Begin Planning:
Part One: First Impressions
I. Introduction - think about
* Why
~am I writing this grant?
~do I need this grant?
* Who
~will benefit from the funding?
~is the population that is targeted? …the demographics of my school?
~can provide letters of support for the grant?
* What
~is my goal? ~is my expected outcome?
~am I specifically asking for?
~is my expected outcome?
~process will I go through to achieve the goal?
~will I buy with the grant funds?
~proof do I have that this is a legitimate need?
* Where
~will the grant take place?
~will funded items go? Is this reasonable for my space?
* When
~will funding become available?
~will the project start and end?
* How
~will I implement the grant? Do I have administrative support?
~will I assess my progress? Are the results measureable?
2. “BEE” a Successful Grant Writer
II. Opportunity - what can I highlight?
* Can I showcase special guests?
* Do I have strong community support?
* Will a special activity become possible if I receive the grant?
* What are the unique features of the community?
* Do I have a source of donations or matching funds?
* Does the school already have existing resources to build upon?
* Did I pilot this program?
III. What is my need?
* Why do you need this grant?
* What scores prove you need it?
* Which surveys prove your need?
* Is there a state mandate for improvement?
* Why is this important for your district/school/students?
* You want computers? iPads? So does everyone else. What are you going to do with
students on the computer that makes your project unique?
Part Two: Doing Your Homework
I. Research
* Where did you get your research?
Action research is best because it is specific and personal to your
situation.
* How does it support your proposal?
* Who else has done it?
* What experts agree with you?
* When? Is your research current? (Technology – fewer than 3 years old)
* Research directly related to proposal?
II. Planning: How are you going to prepare for excellence?
* What did you do to plan/write this proposal?
* What workshops did you attend?
* What surveys did you take?
* Who else is involved? committee? other teachers? parents? local businesses?
* What organizations provided research/ideas?
* Copies of the successful grants of others?
* Does all planning relate to the stated need and objectives?
III. Goal
* Be prepared to CLEARLY state your goal in measureable outcomes.
* Goals must be reasonable and attainable.
3. “BEE” a Successful Grant Writer
IV. Objectives and Evaluation
* Objectives must match Needs!
* Make sure activities match your objectives!
Objective #1 matches Need #1
Evaluation #1 matches Activity #1; evaluation is measurable
Objective #2 matches Need #2
Evaluation #2 matches Activity #2; evaluation is measurable
Objective #3 matches Need #3
Evaluation #3 matches Activity #3; evaluation is measurable
* Evaluations: Based on measurable results
* Make sure objectives are measurable! Use % signs. Compare...Evaluation
tools can be teacher made tests, state tests, rubrics.
* Three objectives/activities/evaluations are plenty
* Don't go overboard and do not confuse an objective with an activity.
Checking out books...making projects...are activities, not objectives.
* A brief timeline is helpful:
September-October for pre-testing, set up, organizing
November-April for implementation
April-May for post-testing, reporting, revising
Part Three: A Convincing Proposal
I. Activities and Timeline
* Match Activities with Objectives
* Make sure reader sees that students will benefit from the grant
This is where you shine! Prove to the reader that if they give you this money, you
know how to spend it. Always make your activities match your objectives. Show how
you are going to spend that money!! Don't surprise a reader. If you are asking for
computers, tell what you are going to do with them. Be specific!
II. Budget
* What percent of budget can be spent on equipment, if any?
* Will stipends be the same for all teachers? Why? Why not?
* Don't ask for it all if you don't need it. Readers can tell when you are
trying to fluff it.
* Get quotes, community donations, in-kind donations, etc. Hold on to copies of
any bids or quotes.
* Make sure your budget matches your proposal.
* Attach letters of support.
* Do you have to match it? Will your school board approve the match? Can
you afford the match?
III. Final Remarks
* Get it postmarked by the deadline!!!