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Workshop Welcome
Jill SingletonHead of School
All Saints Episcopal Day School
What To Expect From This Workshop…
• Types of grants available• Choosing a grant •Research•Understanding what is being asked • Writing the grant itself•Submitting the grant•SUCCESS!
What Is A Grant?
“A grant is a monetary award of financial assistance given to a recipient to carry out some work for a charitable public purpose or for the
public good”
Types of Grants•Public Funding• Federal
• State
•Private Funding• Private Foundations
• Corporations
Federal Grants•Will never ask for a fee to provide information or application for grants
• In 2009, $100.83 billion given out
•Must follow guidelines precisely
State Grants•Good for project-based grants in the school
•Occasionally harder to find
•Tend to give smaller amount per grant
Private Foundations•10 billion given annually •Detailed out of what interests the company
•Often given out depending on geographical location
Corporations
•Helps improve corporation’s image
•Based on corporation’s interests
•Smaller pool to choose from
Types of Grants
•Curriculum•Professional Development•Equipment•Research•Field Trips•And many more….
What To Write Your Grant On…
When it comes to choosing a grant, think about what you need:
Do you need:•Materials?
- Books -Art Supplies -Pens -Pencils
•Technology?- computers -printers -SmartBoards
Getting PermissionBe sure to have the permission of ALL the people who you must go through to obtain a grant
Consult your principal first as to who you will have to go through
Many schools are limited to the number of federal and state grants they can apply for
ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FIRST
Getting Started…Where should you look for grants?
• Internet: Online Search Engines
• Local Businesses in Your Area
• Corporation Websites: Almost every major corporations gives a grant to local and educational establishments
• Federal Government Websites
What Is It Asking For?After you choose your grant, read through the guidelines thoroughly.
Is it asking for:
•A Letter Of Inquiry?•A Proposal?•An Outline?
What Can It Be Used For?When reading through, be careful you are applying for a grant that can be used for what you are asking. Can it be used for:
•Professional Development?•Materials?•Technology?•Teacher Research?
Doing the Research…Many grants will ask for:
•Tax Exempt Papers•Student count on lunch assistance•Budgets•School Information
Be sure to collect ALL information before your start working! There is nothing more frustrating then completing a grant when you don’t have the paper work
Before You Start…One of the most important words when it comes to grant writing is DELEGATE.
You cannot do everything as ONE person. Delegate different responsibilities to each person to make sure each part is done to the best their ability
DelegationAssign a person to:
1. Research School Statics2. Gather School Information3. Assessment4. Grant Writing Team5. Write a Budget
Writing the GrantThere are many different parts to writing the grant but you always
want to keep your grant readers
attention
The TitleThis is the first thing the grant people will read!
It should:•Grad their attention
•Talk about what the grant is about
Tips For Creating A TitleAccording to 79 Grant Writing Resources:
People's Names:who has inspired this program? Who's the founder?
Connecting Two Words:like CareerWorks, Facebook, Wordpress
Blended Names like Technorati (a blend of technology and literati)
Affixed words using a prefix or suffix with a descriptive word. For example, add Bene-, Bio- or Pre- at the beginning
The Statement of NeedAccording to DHS: Grant Writing, an effective Statement of Need should:
•Describes the target populations to be served •Defines the community problem to be addressed •Is related to the purposes and goals of your organization •Does not make any unsupported assumptions •Describes the situation in terms that are both factual and of human interest
Project DescriptionThis is the section where you should talk about:
•Who is involved•Timeline•Specifics•Details•Goals and Objectives
BudgetWhen creating a budget, DO YOUR RESEARCH
Every penny must be accounted for
List all items you wish to use with the grant. Be sure to include descriptions, amount of each item, price and final costs
Include ALL expenses that will be used
Organization InformationWhen writing your grant, be sure to include how your educational establishment aligns with their goals.
~How are you similar?
Be sure to tell who your organization is but don’t give them your life story
Be brief but to the point!
EvaluationCompanies want to know if the grant money they gave you was put to good use and if the program was successful
How will you measure and evaluate the success of the program?
Ways To Evaluate A Successful Grant
•Will you use a survey or questionnaire?
•Will you hire an outside evaluator?
•Will it be based off student grades?
•Will you use non-graded testing?
ConclusionThis is a great place for two things:
1. Make a final appeal for your grant
2. Give follow up activities for the future (if appropriate)
Conclusion: Part 1This is the time to restate what your grant will be used for and how it will help your school community.
Reiterate how important your grant is to the school and how it will help
Feel free to “tug at the heart strings” a little
Conclusion: Part 2This can also be the time, if appropriate, to outline some follow-up activities as to what your school will do next after the grant
Show the grant givers that you have a vision for your school
Finishing TouchesBe sure to check over the writing mechanics of your grant before handing it in. Check for:
~Spelling ~Typos~Grammar ~Spacing
Have another person, not involved with the grant, read it over.
A fresh mind always is unbiased.
What Happens Next?Follow up in a few weeks
Keep your eyes open for more information. Many funders may ask for more information so be sure to be aware when asked for additional paperwork or statistics
YOU GOT THE GRANTCongratulations! You successfully have earned the grant for your school!
Now it is time to put the grant into place. Work with your grant team and remember to keep track of all the steps that were taken
And, of course, don’t forget to send a thank you letter!
You Didn't Get It…Now What?If you didn’t get the grant, don’t be discouraged.
Learn from your grant mistakes and make adjustments!
A grant submission success rate is always higher the second time around!
Tips for Effective Grant WritingAccording to RMA, here are some effective tips to help:
1. Follow the guidelines from the grant maker
2. Do some homework on what the grant maker is looking for
3. Make a call, if needed to talk with someone at the foundation for more information needed or to get an inside look at what the grant maker is looking for.
4. Keep track of deadlines
More Tips…5. List in the proposal if you have received money from the foundation in the past
6. Get a second look at your proposal before it is submitted
7. Even if you’re turned down try again next time
8. Always thank the grant maker
Start Your Research Today
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