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 CohenApril 5, 2011Email: Tcohen@allsaintshoboken.com

2. Workshop WelcomeJill SingletonHead of SchoolAll Saints Episcopal Day School

3. What To Expect From This Workshop… Types of grants available

4. Choosing a grant

5. Research

6. Understanding what is being asked

7. Writing the grant itself

8. Submitting the grant

9. SUCCESS!What Is A Grant?“A grant is a monetary award of financial assistance given to a recipient to carry out some work for a charitable public purpose or for the public good”

10. Types of GrantsPublic Funding

11. Federal

12. State

13. Private Funding

14. Private Foundations

15. CorporationsFederal GrantsState GrantsWill never ask for a fee to provide information or application for grants

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

20. Tend to give smaller amount per grantCorporationsPrivate Foundations10 billion given annually

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

25. Smaller pool to choose fromTypes of GrantsCurriculum

26. Professional Development

27. Equipment

28. Research

29. Field Trips

30. And many more….What To Write Your Grant On…When it comes to choosing a grant, think about what you need:Do you need:Materials?

31. Books -Art Supplies -Pens -Pencils

32. Technology?- computers -printers -SmartBoards

33. Getting PermissionBe sure to have the permission of ALL the people who you must go through to obtain a grantConsult your principal first as to who you will have to go throughMany schools are limited to the number of federal and state grants they can apply forALWAYS GET PERMISSION FIRST

34. Getting Started…Where should you look for grants?Internet: Online Search Engines

35. Local Businesses in Your Area

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

37. Federal Government WebsitesWhat Is It Asking For?After you choose your grant, read through the guidelines thoroughly. Is it asking for:A Letter Of Inquiry?

38. A Proposal?

39. An Outline?What Can It Be Used For?When reading through, be careful you are applying for a grant that can be used for what you are asking. Can it be used for:Professional Development?

40. Materials?

41. Technology?

42. Teacher Research?Doing the Research…Many grants will ask for:Tax Exempt Papers

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. DelegationAssign a person to:Research School StaticsGather School InformationAssessmentGrant Writing TeamWrite a Budget

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

49. The TitleThis is the first thing the grant people will read!It should:Grad their attention

50. Talk about what the grant is aboutTips For Creating A TitleAccording to 79 Grant Writing Resources:People's Names: who has inspired this program? Who's the founder?Connecting Two Words: like CareerWorks, Facebook, WordpressBlended Names like Technorati (a blend of technology and literati) Affixed words using a prefix or suffix with a descriptive word. For example, add Bene-, Bio- or Pre- at the beginning

51. The Statement of NeedAccording to DHS: Grant Writing, an effective Statement of Need should:Describes the target populations to be served

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

55. Describes the situation in terms that are both factual and of human interestProject DescriptionThis is the section where you should talk about:Who is involved

56. Timeline

57. Specifics

58. Details

59. Goals and ObjectivesBudgetWhen creating a budget, DO YOUR RESEARCHEvery penny must be accounted forList all items you wish to use with the grant. Be sure to include descriptions, amount of each item, price and final costsInclude ALL expenses that will be used

60. Organization InformationWhen 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 storyBe brief but to the point!

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

62. Ways To Evaluate A Successful GrantWill you use a survey or questionnaire?

63. Will you hire an outside evaluator?

64. Will it be based off student grades?

65. Will you use non-graded testing?ConclusionThis is a great place for two things:Make a final appeal for your grantGive follow up activities for the future (if appropriate)

66. Conclusion: Part 1This 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 helpFeel free to “tug at the heart strings” a little

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

68. Finishing TouchesBe sure to check over the writing mechanics of your grant before handing it in. Check for:~Spelling ~Typos ~Grammar ~SpacingHave 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 weeksKeep 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 GRANTCongratulations! 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 takenAnd, 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 WritingAccording to RMA, here are some effective tips to help:1. Follow the guidelines from the grant maker2. 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 past6. Get a second look at your proposal before it is submitted7. Even if you’re turned down try again next time8. Always thank the grant maker

74. Start Your Research Today

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