Grant Writing

How easy can it be?

*Susan Henning – KPHA Intern BA in Kinesiology with emphasis in

Health Education & Promotion Minor in Sociology

We need Money, Now !

Search for a Source

Federal

State

Local

Private Corporation

Religious Group

Get to know your potential donor

Inside and Out

What does their RFP sayRead it carefully

Do you meet all the requirements- Ooops

Start now - Template

Highlight your tasks

Make a plan - GrantMap

What’s the plan ?

Step 1 Why am I applying for this grant

Step 2 The Problem or Need

Step 3 Objectives

Step 4 Process Objectives

Step 5 Methods

Credibility statement & Introduction

Who are you – Your Mission Statement

What makes you special

Be BOLD

Use statistics* to prove your point

*national, state and local

Problem/needs assessment

Be specific but...

Do not use “I, you, we”

Goals & Objectives

Timeline

Month 1, 2, 3

Methods:

Be Specific

Evaluation

Don’t leave it until the end

Your direction

Budget

Know your costs

Give them more than they need

Resources:

– gsa.gov travel per diam rates

Proposal Summary

They will most likely read this first

Have an outsider read your proposal

How long will it take ?

??? It could take up to a year

Your aim should be to build a network of foundation and corporate funders.

Relationships

where can I find Help ?

The Grantor

Networking

Personal Relationships

Foundation Center – Knowledge to Build On

http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/

nonprofits/

Plan ahead for tomorrow !

Grant Writing, USA

Andy Anderson – 25 yrs experience

University Grant Writing Certification Program

Fort Hays State University

Dr. Keith Cambell – 20 yrs experience