Winning the Grants You Winning the Grants You DeserveDeserve

Lori Dunn, ‘06 HS ToyLori Dunn, ‘06 HS Toy

K-12 PE Program Manager of Seattle Public SchoolsK-12 PE Program Manager of Seattle Public Schools

Laurie Morley, Ed.DLaurie Morley, Ed.D

Eastern Washington UniversityEastern Washington University

Presentation Overview

• Grant Writing Process

• How to Find Funding

• Grant Do’s & Don’ts

Thought for the Day

“For the K-12 physical education teacher, ideas for special projects usually emerge from daily activities of teaching and recognition of the needs of students and the school community. Whether the need is to develop a new physical education curriculum, a course of study, or an after-school program for the school community, grant funds can make it possible.”Bowes, L. (2005). Physical Educator’s Guide to Successful Grant Writing. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA

Analysis of SkillsTake a few minutes to analysis your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas critical to being successful in securing funding for program projects:

Grant Writing Skills: •Knowledge of Subject Area•Interpersonal skills•Writing skills•Previous experience(s) soliciting funding from internal & external sources•Budget planning

Comment on strengths & weaknesses

Areas Needing Help (Building your Team):

•Writing•Budget planning•Finding funding resources•Other(s)

Identify areas you need help fulfilling those tasks and individuals who you would like to solicit to join your team

Getting Started

• Vision– Idea

• Surround yourself with good people – Build a team

• Begin Early (Preparation)– Develop a proposal strategy

• Writing Process for a Program Grant

How to Find Funding

• Start in your Backyard:• Similar Interests

– Community Resources» Service Groups» Businesses

– Geographical » Local» State» Region

National Sources

• Government Grants:– Federal register and the catalogue of

federal assistance

• Philanthropic Organizations:– The Foundation Center

• Curriculum Development Center– The National Endowment for the

Humanities

National Sources

• Curriculum Areas in all levels of Science, Math, and Technology– The National Science Foundation

• U.S Department of Education

Grants Do’s & Don’ts

Tips for Success

Closing Thoughts

– Build a Team– Build on Successes– Write What You Know– Latch onto Other People’s Projects– Preparation, Preparation, Preparation– Keep the Funder Informed– Write the Budget Carefully

Reference List• Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Grant Writing Tips:

www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html

• Bowers, L. (2005). Physical Educator’s Guide to Successful Grant Writing. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA.

• Bonnie Fitware Inc. : www.pesoftware.com

• Johnson, D. & Schilling, T (2001). Get the Gold: A Physical Educator’s Guide to Grant Writing. Journal of

Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 72 (3).