This document provides information and tips for writing a successful grant application. It discusses the different types of grants, including federal, state, private and corporate grants. It outlines the key components of a grant proposal, such as the project description, budget, evaluation plan and conclusion. The document emphasizes following guidelines closely, researching needs, and delegating tasks. It also offers advice like using compelling titles, describing community needs factually, and following up with thank you letters whether the grant is received or not.

1. Grant Writing Workshop Tiffany Cohen April 5, 2011 Email: Tcohen@allsaintshoboken.com

2. Workshop Welcome Jill Singleton Head of School All Saints Episcopal Day School

4. Choosing a grant

5. Research

6. Understanding what is being asked

7. Writing the grant itself

8. Submitting the grant

11. Federal

12. State

13. Private Funding

14. Private Foundations

16. In 2009, $100.83 billion given out

17. Must follow guidelines precisely

18. Good for project-based grants in the school

19. Occasionally harder to find

21. Detailed out of what interests the company

22. Often given out depending on geographical location

23. Helps improve corporation’s image

24. Based on corporation’s interests

26. Professional Development

27. Equipment

28. Research

29. Field Trips

31. Books -Art Supplies -Pens -Pencils

32. Technology?- computers -printers -SmartBoards

33. Getting Permission Be sure to have the permission of ALL the people who you must go through to obtain a grant Consult your principal first as to who you will have to go through Many schools are limited to the number of federal and state grants they can apply for ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FIRST

35. Local Businesses in Your Area

36. Corporation Websites: Almost every major corporations gives a grant to local and educational establishments

38. A Proposal?

40. Materials?

41. Technology?

43. Student count on lunch assistance

44. Budgets

45. School InformationBe sure to collect ALL information before your start working! There is nothing more frustrating then completing a grant when you don’t have the paper work

46. Before You Start… One of the most important words when it comes to grant writing is DELEGATE. You cannot do everything as ONE person. Delegate different responsibilities to each person to make sure each part is done to the best their ability

47. Delegation Assign a person to: Research School Statics Gather School Information Assessment Grant Writing Team Write a Budget

48. Writing the Grant There are many different parts to writing the grant but you always want to keep your grant readers attention

52. Defines the community problem to be addressed

53. Is related to the purposes and goals of your organization

54. Does not make any unsupported assumptions

56. Timeline

57. Specifics

58. Details

60. Organization Information When writing your grant, be sure to include how your educational establishment aligns with their goals. ~How are you similar? Be sure to tell who your organization is but don’t give them your life story Be brief but to the point!

61. Evaluation Companies want to know if the grant money they gave you was put to good use and if the program was successful How will you measure and evaluate the success of the program?

63. Will you hire an outside evaluator?

64. Will it be based off student grades?

66. Conclusion: Part 1 This is the time to restate what your grant will be used for and how it will help your school community. Reiterate how important your grant is to the school and how it will help Feel free to “tug at the heart strings” a little

67. Conclusion: Part 2 This can also be the time, if appropriate, to outline some follow-up activities as to what your school will do next after the grant Show the grant givers that you have a vision for your school

68. Finishing Touches Be sure to check over the writing mechanics of your grant before handing it in. Check for: ~Spelling ~Typos ~Grammar ~Spacing Have another person, not involved with the grant, read it over. A fresh mind always is unbiased.

69. What Happens Next? Follow up in a few weeks Keep your eyes open for more information. Many funders may ask for more information so be sure to be aware when asked for additional paperwork or statistics

70. YOU GOT THE GRANT Congratulations! You successfully have earned the grant for your school! Now it is time to put the grant into place. Work with your grant team and remember to keep track of all the steps that were taken And, of course, don’t forget to send a thank you letter!

71. You Didn't Get It…Now What? If you didn’t get the grant, don’t be discouraged. Learn from your grant mistakes and make adjustments! A grant submission success rate is always higher the second time around!

72. Tips for Effective Grant Writing According to RMA, here are some effective tips to help: 1. Follow the guidelines from the grant maker 2. Do some homework on what the grant maker is looking for 3. Make a call, if needed to talk with someone at the foundation for more information needed or to get an inside look at what the grant maker is looking for. 4. Keep track of deadlines

73. More Tips… 5. List in the proposal if you have received money from the foundation in the past 6. Get a second look at your proposal before it is submitted 7. Even if you’re turned down try again next time 8. Always thank the grant maker

74. Start Your Research Today

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