1.ERCILIA DELANCERETM CONFERENCEDUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN JANUARY 4, 2012quisqueyana54@gmail.com

2. Types of grants available Choosing a grantResearch needed to obtain a grantUnderstanding what is being asked Writing the grant itselfSubmitting the grantSUCCESS! 3. A grant is a monetary award of financial assistance given to a recipient to carry out somework for a charitable publicpurpose or for the public good 4. Grantsmanshipis both a science and an art. It is hard work, but gets easier with practice, good planning and organization. 5. 10 billion given Helps improveannuallycorporations imageDetailed out of what Based on corporations interests the companyinterestsOften given outSmaller pool to choosedepending onfromgeographical location 6. The first step in going for a grant isto determine who has fundsavailable. The second step is to make sure thatyour grant proposal matches theneeds of your organization to therequirements of the funding source. 7. Government Organizations Education Organizations Nonprofit Organizations For-profit organizations (other thansmall business) Small Businesses Individuals 8. Yourproposal must be a solution, not a plea.Consider your proposal to be lemonade. You idea is the powder The foundations support is the water 9. Believe in whatyou areproposing!! 10. What kind of organization are you submittingto? What are their funding interests? What have they funded in the past? Who will be reading your proposal? Who will be making thefunding decision? 11. Do you have an idea, vision, ordream of something you would liketo accomplish? Need funding? Try Writing a Grant Proposal Many granting agencies do notreceive many quality proposals 12. Identifya problem that is manageable and solvable.Dont try to eliminate illiteracy in the Tajikistan.Pilot test a project in your district. 13. Find funders who share yourideas. They have already fundedsimilar projects. They have already fundedyour type of organization. They share your vision. 14. Be methodicalAddress the needs and provide solutionsWrite wellAddress your audiencePlan your time 15. To persuade effectively, yourargument must appeal to youraudiences beliefs and interests. The proposal is not the means tochange their beliefs. You will not be successful unless youmatch your project to their interests. 16. Jargon usually bad, but sometimesnecessary. Complaints Dull prose Who will benefit from thisproject? 17. An abstract or executive summary The statement of need or problem The project description An evaluation plan A budgetSmith, Nancy B., and E G. Works. The Complete Book of GrantWriting. Naperville: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2006. N. pag. Print. 18. To demonstrate effective strategies ofturning your project ideas into potentialgrant proposals To gain a general understanding of the basicsof grant writing To become familiar of each component of thegrant writing application and process 19. You should You should not Follow directions Make assumptions Know your Exceed theaudiencemaximum number Be conciseof Be optimisticpages, graphs, charts, or budget. Have passion Be late Know what you areseeking andpurpose 20. Thinkof your ideal, completed project Who will it impact? How will you ensure potential fundingagencies that you will complete the projectby the grant deadline? If your project is funded, will you have theresources to execute the project in a timelyfashion? Why should your project receive funding overother applicants? 21. Cover Letter Proposal Summary Introduction Problem Statement or Needs Assessment Program Objectives Methodology Evaluation Proposal Budget 22. Avoid mission mismatch Discover the style of writing and theformality of the language used in theinstructions for applying - mirror this style inyour proposal. Always follow the exact specifications in thegrant applications, Requests for Proposals(RFPs) and guidelines 23. Get to know the funding agency Who have they funded in the past? What areas/regions do they support? What is the typical grant size? Look at past winners Type of project funded Proposal/writing style 24. Outputs and Outcomes SMART Objectives Specificdontbe vague Measurableable to be tracked Attainableare your sights toohigh? Realisticare you reallyaffecting the outcome? Timelydefined by a period oftime 25. Usually a maximum of one page A concise snapshot or summary of the entiregrant proposal Establishes the foundation for the application Should peak readers interest to want toknow more about your project idea Some readers may not read the entireproposal if the summary is poorly written. 26. Establish credibility with your readers Who are you? Why should we fund your project? Describe any prior experiences andqualifications working with grants. Describe your school in terms of size, studentdemographics, special needs, goals, mission,philosophy, etc. 27. Berealistic you are not trying to save theworld! Conduct research, collect statisticaldata, and be able to articulate the realissues What are some best practices? Who is your target population? What is your anticipated change to yourtarget population? What is so unique about your approach tomaking the proposed change? 28. Directlyrelated to the problem statement orneeds assessments Increase, decrease, reduce, improve Measurable (numbers) criteria that will guideyou through each step of the implementation Who will be doing what? When will it happen? 29. Directly related to the program objectives What steps will be taken in order toaccomplish the program objectives? Justify to readers your capabilities ofimplementing the proposed project Include best practices and current research How will participants be selected? How will staff be recruited and trained? Time charts 30. Collect data throughout the life of the grant Results Evaluation Were you able to effectively implement yourprogram and accomplish each objective? ProcessEvaluation Were you able to execute the program asoutlined in your proposal? Did you have to implement other measures andobjectives during the life of the grant in order tomeet the objectives? 31. Be sure to set aside enough time to submityour grant proposal Arrange time in advance for signatures Do you have to submit several photocopiesalong with the original grant proposal? 32. Wait patiently and be optimistic Continue to search for other potentialfunding agencies Recycle your proposed idea It is not the end of the world nor is it thegame of baseball! Learn from prior pitfalls and mistakes Continue to hone your grant writing skills 33. 10 MINUTE BREAK! 34. Find your voice Be clear, brief, supply the information requested Extraneous information uses space that you need Watch for emotional language, marketingmessages, sound bites Use expository writing Appropriate use of client stories Make your words work Chose powerful,active words Use active voice Write for your reader Recognize and avoid jargon Look for assumptions 35. Grant writing is similar to writing a lessonplan Dont get overwhelmed by the process Take it one step at a time Have someone assist you with writing Give yourself plenty of time 36. Whatis the problem that exists in thecommunity? How will your proposal address this need? How will your students benefit if yourproposal is funded? Describe the target population:age, number of students, socio-economicbackground, etc. 37. What methods will you use to meet yourobjectives? Include activities students will conduct Make sure that methods are realistic, ageappropriate, measurable, and directly related tothe grant proposal Some foundations may request a sample lessonplan to be included in this section Keep your writing positive, remember to allowyour passion to come throughyou are sellingyour idea to the reader 38. Breakdown major events including trainings,purchases, pre/post tests, activities thatincludes the amount of time each event willtake. Demonstrate that you have carefully thoughtout all aspects of your proposal 39. Record items and their estimated cost obtainedfrom vendors Group items into major categories Write a justification for all large ticket items Review the grant foundations restrictions onexpenses to ensure that you are within theirbudget Make sure all purchases in your budget can befunded according to the grant (i.e. are thererestrictions on the type of materials they willfund?) 40. Accuracy is the key double check Do not exceed the maximum grant amount Research each item included in the budget Follow the application format 41. When creating a budget, DO YOUR RESEARCHEvery penny must be accounted forList all items you wish to use with the grant. Be sureto include descriptions, amount of each item, priceand final costsInclude ALL expenses that will be used 42. Whatqualitative and quantitative data willyou submit to demonstrate that yourproposals objectives have been met? Consider items such as pre and posttests, journals, portfolios, and attitudesurveys 43. Did you clearly articulate the need and target population? Are your goals realistic? Is your objective measurable? Is all of your requested equipment integral to the proposal? Did you double check the grant directions and include allrequired components? Were you concise and to the point? Did you write in third person narrative? Did you spell out acronyms? Did you check for spelling/grammatical errors? Did someone proofread your grant? Does your vision come clearlyacross to someone outside of the science classroom? Did you submit your idea to more than one funding organization? 44. Start with a good idea Locate a source fundingsimilar ideas Design, craft and develop youridea into a well-writtenstatement. 45. Include sources of additional funding, in-kind contributions as well as list a detailed breakdown of personnel and administrative expenses. all supplementary materials, the exact number of copies the organization requests, and follow the requested format. Manygrant foundations request an explanation of how the project will be funding in the future. 46. Benefits of collaboration Other organizations lend their credibility, resources,experience, and expertise to the project. Collaborations can also make matching fundrequirements easier to attain. (Remember in kindcontributions) More "bang for the buck" - expands the numbers beingserved, project scope Increases the funding opportunities available. Potential partners: other schools/schooldistricts, institutes of higher learning, publiclibraries/museums, local fund source (Moneygets money!) 47. This is the first thing the grant people willread!It should:Grab their attentionTalk about what the grant is about 48. There are manydifferent parts towriting the grant, but you always want to keep your grant readers attention 49. Tie your grant to student outcomes and yourtechnology plan. Convey your passion and enthusiasm. Avoid educational/technology jargon andacronyms. Keep sentences short and concise. Writecomplete sentences. Check spelling andgrammar. Use active verbs and sentence constructions. Use everyday words. Write with authority and conviction. 50. 5. List in the proposal if you have received money from thefoundation in the past6. Get a second look at your proposal before it is submitted7. Even if youre turned down try again next time8. Always thank the grant maker 51. According 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 for3. Make a call, if needed to talk with someone at thefoundation for more information needed or to get an insidelook at what the grant maker is looking for.4. Keep track of deadlines 52. 1. Organize your presentation so that it is clear and easy to understand.2. Be concise and to the point. Avoid broad generalizations.3. Be specific. State exactly how much you want, and why.4. Keep use of professional jargon, buzzwords, and acronyms to a minimum.5. Dont assume that the reader knows about your organization. Explain everything. Give examples.6. Be impassioned, reasonable, and creative.7. Show the reviewers what return will result from the funding they provide. 53. When writing your grant, be sure to include how youreducational establishment aligns with their goals.~How are you similar?Be sure to tell who your organization is but dont givethem your life storyBe brief but to the point! 54. Describesthe target populations to be servedDefines the community problem to beaddressedIs related to the purposes and goals of yourorganizationDoes not make any unsupported assumptionsDescribes the situation in terms that are bothfactual and of human interest 55. This is the section where you should talkabout:Whois involvedTimelineSpecificsDetailsGoals and Objectives 56. Companies want to know if the grant moneythey gave you was put to good use and if theprogram was successfulHow will you measure and evaluate the successof the program? 57. Be sure to check over the writing mechanics of yourgrant before handing it in. Check for:~Spelling ~Typos~Grammar~Spacing Have another person, not involved with thegrant, read it over. A fresh mind always is unbiased. 58. Follow up in a few weeksKeep your eyes open for more information.Many funders may ask for moreinformation so be sure to be aware whenasked for additional paperwork or statistics 59. This is a great place for two things:1. Make a final appeal for your grant2. Give follow up activities for the future (if appropriate) 60. This can also be the time, if appropriate, tooutline some follow-up activities as to whatyour school will do next after the grantShow the grant givers that you have a visionfor your school 61. Whatproposal ideas do you have? 62. If the funding organizationdenies your request, be sure tofind out why. Knowing that will help you besuccessful when writing yournext grant proposal. 63. Fritz, J. Tips for writing the evaluation [Online Forum Comment]. Retrieved from http://nonprofit.about.com/od/foundationfundinggrantsGeever, J. (2007). Proposal writing. Retrieved fromhttp://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourseGrant statistics. (2011). 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(2008, March 12). #45 catchy name [Online Forum Comment].Retrievedfrom http://grant-writing-resources.blogspot.com/2008/03/45What is a grant?. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.federalgrants.com/what-is-a-grant.html