Presented by:Yvette Vela, Grant Development Specialist

This presentation is tailored to Edinburg CISD educators interested in learning how to secure school funds to support site based

projects, programs, or events.

Grant Writing 101

ActivitiesWHATWHOHOWWHENWHY

Supporting DataEvidence on the reliability of the activities being planned gives credibility to the project.

Problem Statement

Goals

Objectives

Activities

Needs Statement

What is happening and why is it happening

(Cause and Effect)

PROJECTDESCRIPTION

PROBLEMSTATEMENT

• Direct and to the point• Make them want to help

Example: Over fifty-five (55) percent of the school’s students do not

have the technology skills to succeed in a digital learning environment.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVESGOALS

Describe how problem is being

resolved

SMART Goals Rule

Generally more than one

Short and concise statement of what

will be accomplished

Tie in to the problem

GOALConcise Statement States Intended Outcome

Example:My goal at the completion of this project is to improve students’ technology skills.

OBJECTIVE1. 100% of students in my classroom will participate in at least three

additional technology enriched projects each semester of the 2014-15 school year to improve technology skills.

2. Increased use of technology in the classroom will improve 90% of students’ technology skills by at least 10% as measured by assessment results from student portfolios, quizzes, assignments, and tests.

Activities • What: Describe the activity• Who: Provide a number or

percent of students participating in the activity

• How: List steps or procedures• When: Include a timeline• Why: Explain relevance to the

overall project/outcome

• Explain how objective will be achieved

• At least three activities per objectives

Activity 1-Lesson Plan for 1st Technology Project

Activity 2-Lesson Plan for 2nd Technology Project

Activity 3-Lesson Plan for 3rd Technology Project

Objective 1: 100% of students in my classroom will participate in at least three additional technology enriched projects each semester of the 2017-2018 school year to improve technology skills.

Objective 2: Increased use of technology in the classroom will improve 90% of students’ technology skills by at least 10% as measured by assessment results from student portfolios, quizzes, assignments, and tests.

Activity 1 - Teacher will assess each technology project by the end of the month using 100 point rubric system.

Activity 2 – Teacher will provide small group instruction to students who receive grades below 70 on two or more technology projects.

Activity 3 – Teacher will conduct a student survey in January 2018 on students’ knowledge of technology to gauge progress towards goal attainment.

Match project with funder’s priorities

Compare amount of award with cost for project

Check criteria for eligibility

Check for restrictions

Check for commitment requirements: before, during, and after award

Be cautious about vendor discounts disguised as grants

Search Tips…Eligibility criteria is met

The required conditions are worth the time and effort to produce the intended outcome (cost vs. benefit)

The required commitments conform to district policies and practices

Principal and district give approval (form)

Apply if…

Time Saving Search Tips• Funder focus area• Sorted by category• Short timeline to

apply• Announcement takes

time• Most are now online

– require log in• Many are restricted

to location

District Resources• Grant development

webpage• Monthly updates of

grant announcements• Contests• Competitions• Awards / Recognitions

www.ecisd.us

PROPOSAL WRITING TIPS• Follow instructions• Collect data (organization,

demographics, performance, assessments, attendance, and behavior)

• Written narrative should provide a visual

• Space is limited – say it all in few words• Support statements with factual

numbers or percent

Yvette VelaGrant Development SpecialistYvette.Vela@ecisd.us(956) 289-2300. Ext. 2122

Web page: Grant Development Dept.