The document outlines grant writing strategies for nonprofits and public agencies, highlighting research resources such as the Foundation Center and providing sample budget and expense breakdowns. It covers essential components of a grant proposal, including organizational background, project purpose, anticipated results, and organizational capacity. The session, led by Donna Comrie, includes interactive elements and examples of local foundations to support the grant writing process.

1. Grant Writing
For Nonprofits and Public Agencies
www.comrieconsult.com
Presented by: Donna Comrie, PhD

2. Session Agenda

3. Interactive Session
• www.ComrieConsult.com >Events> Interactive board
• http://padlet.com/CCLLC/grants
• Opportunity: Nova Southeastern University

4. Grant Eligibility
Nonprofit- Registered 501(c)3 or Public Agency

5. Grant Sources

6. Grant Research: Start Now
• Foundation Center
• Free service- search by zipcode (ex: 33021 & 33020)
• http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/foundfinder/
• Form 990: Details of Foundation (address, board members, history of giving )
• Sample: Finch Foundation
http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990pf_pdf_archive/510/510497691/510497691_201
312_990PF.pdf?_ga=1.26451517.1657028063.1435844025

7. Grant Research: Local Foundations
GrantmakerName City,State/CountryTotalAssetsTotalGiving ContactPerson Address Phone Supports
1 AlabasterFoundation Hollywood,FL $182,934 $23,121 Mcleary Michael 1145RiverBirchSt,Hollywood,FL33019-4806(954)924-8901
2 BaxtFoundation,Inc.,Joan&Milton Hollywood,FL $341,797 $27,905 JoanBaxt 1201S.OceanDr.,Apt.PH1-SHollywood,FL33019-2121954-922-4647Education,Religion,HumanServices
3 BravmanFamilyFoundationInc.,IrvingandRoseB. Hollywood,FL $123,000 $20,901 IrvingandRoseB 1201S.OceanDr.,Ste.501NHollywood,FL 33019X variety
4 CommunityServiceFoundationofBrowardCounty,The Hollywood,FL $887,887 $27,725 http://www.cfbroward.org/Resources-for-Nonprofits/GrantsMisseddeadlines-April30,2015
5 CowanFamilyFoundation,Inc.,MarjorieF.,The Hollywood,FL $2,584,839 $123,202 http://www.cowanfoundation.ca/en/about-us/what-we-support/NotAcceptingApplications
6 EdwardsFoundation,Inc.,Seymour,The Hollywood,FL $20,000 $61,560 RUTHLINSEYMOUR 1065SatinLeafSt.Hollywood,FL33019(954)253-3337Education
7 EinsteinInternationalEducationalFoundationCorporation,AlbertHollywood,FL $41,912 $5,827 MllagrosBarrera 3690N.56Ave.,Apt.921Hollywood,FL33021(954)962-8037InternationalInterests:Honduras
8 FritchFoundationInc.,The Hollywood,FL $2,432,110 $122,500 NANCYBROWN 4000HollywoodBlvd.,Ste.215-SHollywood,FL 33021(954)765-7147Civil/humanrights,Healthcare,Humanservices
9 FrostPrivateFoundationCharitableTrust,EdithandPaul,TheHollywood,FL $1 $0 EDITHFROST 3651N.33rdTerr.Hollywood,FL 33021(954)921-4953notlisted
10 GBKnechtFoundation,The Hollywood,FL $0 $0 JeanMadonna 2703PolkSt.Hollywood,FL33020-4824notlisted
11 GifttoCharityFoundation Hollywood,FL $5,996,261 $0 SaulKent 4310SheridanSt.,Ste.202Hollywood,FL 33021notlisted

8. Organizational Capacity
• Inquiry Letter
• Scope of Project
• Personnel to Execute
• Budget/Cost
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• Mission
• Project Description
• Sample of Work (link)

9. Budget Development
I Community Policing 92,452
Flash Light Walk 6,970
Community Events & Citizens Patrol 16,510
National Night Out 3,000
Signs & poles 10,010
Literature 500
Giveaways 3,000
Mobile Patrol 11,972
Uniform & Light Bar 11,972
Motion Light Project 57,000
Motion Sensor Lights 15,000
Portable CCTV Trailer 42,000
II Problem Oriented Policing 145,456
Training & Consulting- Problem Oriented Policing Best Practices- FIU 22,000
Prostitution Detterance 20,000
Overtime 12,000
Mentor & Outreach Training 3,000
Reunification Program 5,000
Researcher & Training
Homeless Outreach 35,096
Training 3,000
Overtime 12,000
Reunification Program 4,000
Containers/Storage 200
Car Seat & Boosters 400
Transportation (local) 2,496
Food Voucher 5,000
Gas Cards- Travel for Work 3,000
Toiletries 5,000
Offender Focused Domestic Violence Program 42,960
Training & Monthly Sweep-Overtime (4 officers @2640/m) 30,960
Analyst to Run Reports 12,000
OTHER
Travel & training- Conference (4 members) 25,400 25,400
TOTAL 237,908
Projected Expenses 2005-2006
Personnel Cost
Salaries
Director/ Administrator (annual) $35,000.00
(x 20%) 7,000.00
Teacher (annual) $20,000.00
(x 20%) 4,000.00
Teacher (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 10,000.00
Teacher (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 10,000.00
Counselor (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 6,000.00
Counselor (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 6,000.00
Piano Teacher (part time/ After school & Saturday) $ 2,000.00
Salaries $89,000.00
Benefits (2employees x 20%) $11,000.00
____________
Total Personnel $100,000.00
Other Than Personnel Services
Lease $ 5,000.00
Equipment & Supplies $ 4,000.00
Field Trips $ 9,000.00
Educational Materials $ 1,400.00
Meals $ 4,000.00
____________
Total O.T.P.S. $23,400.00
____________
Grand Total 123,400.00

10. Grant Narrative
Organization Name
Federal ID # 04-1234567
Fiscal Year End 12/31/2006
Total % to Total % to
This Project Total Organization Total
Request Budget Income Budget Income
Income Sources
Government Grants 25,000 25.0% 125,000 25.0%
Foundation and Corporate Grants 20,000 60,000 60.0% 300,000 60.0%
United Way - 0.0% - 0.0%
Individual Contributions 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Earned Income 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Interest Income - 0.0% - 0.0%
In-Kind Support 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Other Income - 0.0% - 0.0%
Total Income 20,000 100,000 100.0% 500,000 100.0%
Expenses
Salaries and Wages 5,000 25,000 25.0% 125,000 25.0%
Employee Benefits and Taxes 1,000 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Total Personnel Costs 6,000 30,000 30.0% 150,000 30.0%
Bank/Investment Fees - - 0.0% 1,500 0.3%
Depreciation Expense - - 0.0% 8,500 1.7%
Equipment Rental & Maintenance 800 4,000 4.0% 20,000 4.0%
Food Costs 500 2,500 2.5% 12,500 2.5%
Fundraising/Development Expenses - - 0.0% 5,000 1.0%
Insurance Expense - - 0.0% 3,500 0.7%
Marketing/Advertising - - 0.0% 8,500 1.7%
Postage and Delivery 100 500 0.5% 2,500 0.5%
Professional Development - - 0.0% 3,500 0.7%
Professional Fees - - 0.0% 10,000 2.0%
Rent and Occupancy - - 0.0% 36,000 7.2%
Supplies and Materials 10,700 53,500 53.5% 200,000 40.0%
Telephone Expense 100 500 0.5% 2,500 0.5%
Travel Expense 800 4,000 4.0% 20,000 4.0%
Project Evaluation Consultant 1,000 5,000 5.0% 15,000 3.0%
- - 0.0% - 0.0%
Miscellaneous Expenses - - 0.0% 500 0.1%
Total Non Personnel Costs 14,000 70,000 70.0% 349,500 69.9%
Total Expenses 20,000 100,000 100.0% 499,500 99.9%
Excess of Revenue Over Expenses - - 0.0% 500 0.1%
AGM COMMON PROPOSAL FORM
PROJECT & ORGANIZATION BUDGET SUMMARY
XYZ Charity Inc
Enter Program/Project Name Here

11. Grant Writing- Part II
For Nonprofits and Public Agencies
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12. Grant Narrative
Organization Name
Federal ID # 04-1234567
Fiscal Year End 12/31/2006
Total % to Total % to
This Project Total Organization Total
Request Budget Income Budget Income
Income Sources
Government Grants 25,000 25.0% 125,000 25.0%
Foundation and Corporate Grants 20,000 60,000 60.0% 300,000 60.0%
United Way - 0.0% - 0.0%
Individual Contributions 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Earned Income 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Interest Income - 0.0% - 0.0%
In-Kind Support 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Other Income - 0.0% - 0.0%
Total Income 20,000 100,000 100.0% 500,000 100.0%
Expenses
Salaries and Wages 5,000 25,000 25.0% 125,000 25.0%
Employee Benefits and Taxes 1,000 5,000 5.0% 25,000 5.0%
Total Personnel Costs 6,000 30,000 30.0% 150,000 30.0%
Bank/Investment Fees - - 0.0% 1,500 0.3%
Depreciation Expense - - 0.0% 8,500 1.7%
Equipment Rental & Maintenance 800 4,000 4.0% 20,000 4.0%
Food Costs 500 2,500 2.5% 12,500 2.5%
Fundraising/Development Expenses - - 0.0% 5,000 1.0%
Insurance Expense - - 0.0% 3,500 0.7%
Marketing/Advertising - - 0.0% 8,500 1.7%
Postage and Delivery 100 500 0.5% 2,500 0.5%
Professional Development - - 0.0% 3,500 0.7%
Professional Fees - - 0.0% 10,000 2.0%
Rent and Occupancy - - 0.0% 36,000 7.2%
Supplies and Materials 10,700 53,500 53.5% 200,000 40.0%
Telephone Expense 100 500 0.5% 2,500 0.5%
Travel Expense 800 4,000 4.0% 20,000 4.0%
Project Evaluation Consultant 1,000 5,000 5.0% 15,000 3.0%
- - 0.0% - 0.0%
Miscellaneous Expenses - - 0.0% 500 0.1%
Total Non Personnel Costs 14,000 70,000 70.0% 349,500 69.9%
Total Expenses 20,000 100,000 100.0% 499,500 99.9%
Excess of Revenue Over Expenses - - 0.0% 500 0.1%
AGM COMMON PROPOSAL FORM
PROJECT & ORGANIZATION BUDGET SUMMARY
XYZ Charity Inc
Enter Program/Project Name Here

13. Grant Eligibility
Nonprofit- Registered 501(c)3 or Public Agency

14. Budget Development
I Community Policing 92,452
Flash Light Walk 6,970
Community Events & Citizens Patrol 16,510
National Night Out 3,000
Signs & poles 10,010
Literature 500
Giveaways 3,000
Mobile Patrol 11,972
Uniform & Light Bar 11,972
Motion Light Project 57,000
Motion Sensor Lights 15,000
Portable CCTV Trailer 42,000
II Problem Oriented Policing 145,456
Training & Consulting- Problem Oriented Policing Best Practices- FIU 22,000
Prostitution Detterance 20,000
Overtime 12,000
Mentor & Outreach Training 3,000
Reunification Program 5,000
Researcher & Training
Homeless Outreach 35,096
Training 3,000
Overtime 12,000
Reunification Program 4,000
Containers/Storage 200
Car Seat & Boosters 400
Transportation (local) 2,496
Food Voucher 5,000
Gas Cards- Travel for Work 3,000
Toiletries 5,000
Offender Focused Domestic Violence Program 42,960
Training & Monthly Sweep-Overtime (4 officers @2640/m) 30,960
Analyst to Run Reports 12,000
OTHER
Travel & training- Conference (4 members) 25,400 25,400
TOTAL 237,908
Projected Expenses 2005-2006
Personnel Cost
Salaries
Director/ Administrator (annual) $35,000.00
(x 20%) 7,000.00
Teacher (annual) $20,000.00
(x 20%) 4,000.00
Teacher (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 10,000.00
Teacher (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 10,000.00
Counselor (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 6,000.00
Counselor (part time/ After school, Saturday & Summer) $ 6,000.00
Piano Teacher (part time/ After school & Saturday) $ 2,000.00
Salaries $89,000.00
Benefits (2employees x 20%) $11,000.00
____________
Total Personnel $100,000.00
Other Than Personnel Services
Lease $ 5,000.00
Equipment & Supplies $ 4,000.00
Field Trips $ 9,000.00
Educational Materials $ 1,400.00
Meals $ 4,000.00
____________
Total O.T.P.S. $23,400.00
____________
Grand Total 123,400.00

15. Introduce Your Partner

16. Grant Writing (A)
a. Organizational Background
Provide one to two paragraphs that succinctly describe the organization’s:
• History
• Mission
• Goals

17. Grant Writing (B)
B. Purpose of Request and Anticipated Results
1. State the issue or need to be addressed, describe the size and/or severity of the issue or need, and explain the
evidence regarding this issue or need. If applicable, provide demographic and geographic information regarding the
community or population benefiting from or served by the request.
2. Describe the program or project. For new programs, describe how the program model was developed. For
ongoing programs, describe the program’s track record.
3. Discuss the anticipated results (outputs and/or outcomes) for the request. Explain how the activities directly
and/or indirectly address the issue or need and support achievement of these results.
>For general support requests, describe how the request will enhance organizational capacity, sustainability, and/or
the achievement of measurable results for the organization.
4. Indicate what process and/or impact information will be collected to measure and demonstrate success.
>For general operating support requests, please describe how your organization assesses its overall success and
effectiveness.
5. If applicable, provide a timeline for implementing the request.

18. Grant Writing (C)
C. Organizational Capacity
1. Describe the organization’s ability to implement the request or explain the organizational limitations
that funding will address. Include information on the following, as applicable to the request:
a. Explain how this proposal relates to the organization’s mission, goals and/or strategic plan, and other activities
planned for this year.
b. Describe how the request will enable the organization to build its capacity, address current limitations, or
improve its ability to meet program or organizational goals.
c. Describe the organization’s current programs and activities, track record, related program or organizational
accomplishments, accreditation, awards, or other strengths that enhance capacity or sustainability.
d. Describe the organizational structure and board/staff responsibilities. List the names, qualifications, and
number of years in their position for key staff and/or volunteers relevant to the current request.
e. Indicate links with other organizations doing similar work in your geographic area or on the same issue.
f. Describe the organization’s relationship with stakeholders, such as community residents, clients, staff, board
members, or other constituents.
g. Indicate organization affiliation with federated funds or public agencies.

19. Grant Writing- Attachments
Attachments
A. Finances
B. Board of Directors
C. Other
D. Optional