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Grant Writing for Teachers
Why do we need it?
How do we get it?
When does it need to be done?
Overview
THE PROJECT or NEED
WRITING WINNING GRANTS
Grant ApplicationsGrant LanguageMatching My Grant to the Grantor
HOW DO I FIND A GRANT?
Local Grants
Federal Grants
Foundation Grants
Industry Grants
The Project (or why do we need it?)
What do your students really need?Meet Standards & Pass Standardized Tests
More Time to Use Existing Resources
More Computers
What do you really need?Become More Adept at Using Resources
Come Up With Innovative Technology Ideas
Get Your Planning & Grading Done Efficiently
Writing Winning Grants
A pplication s (o r how can w e get it? )
G O A LO B JE C T IV E S
M E T H O DE V A L U A T IO N
T IM E L IN EB U D G E T
N E E D !! !P ro ject A b s trac t
Writing Winning GrantsDo not make assumptions about grantor’s knowledge of your program.
Be concise and pack a punch – use expressive language.
Use forceful rather than wishy-washy verbs, for example; use ‘will’ rather than ‘could’.
Use statistics to state needs if possible.
Use perfect grammar - Dot every ‘I’ and cross every ‘T’.
Complete all required sections and submit on time. Get required signatures.
Rewrite, rewrite, rewrite!
Make it memorable!
Grant Language
Writing Winning Grants
Grantors have special interests that you need to consider before you apply - understand their point of view and pattern of giving
Grantors often give to programs in their geographic area
Grantors want to feel that the money they give is needed - be specific about your target population and the project’s results
Contact the grantor whenever possible through a phone call or inquiry letter
Matching My Grant to the Grantor
How do I Find a Grant?
Word of Mouth – Colleagues!!! Internet Search Library Types of Grants
LocalState & FederalFoundationsIndustry
Webliographyhttp://www.grantproposal.com/ by Elizabeth BrunnerThe Body, Heart, and Soul of GRANT WRITING by Judith Prebyl http://www.friendcalib.orgnon-profit guides http://www.npguides.com/Writing Winning Grants by Alan November http://www.anovember.com/grantsReach for the Stars Grant Proposal http://www.schoolgrants.org/Tech-Learning techlearning.com/resources/grants.jhtmlThe NEA Foundation Teacher Magazine
Any Questions?
Susan Milovich
Teacher of the Handicapped
Hopatcong, New Jersey
201-841-1996 [email protected]
