Post on 06-Apr-2017
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Begin the grant-writing process at the eleventh hour because your administrators procrastinated on making a decision on whether to seek the grant or just discovered the opportunity.
Use generic text instead of tailoring the response to fit the grant application’s specifications, or even better, repeat the grant application requirements verbatim.
Submit generic resumes which haven't been revised to meet the RFP's requirements, or provide more resumes and corporate experience descriptions than requested in order to demonstrate your superior capabilities.
Boast about your organization’s eminent qualifications to perform, your highly-qualified staff, and your outstanding reputation without providing evidence or presenting a creative solution to the identified problem.
Pick and choose those grant requirements that your staff members deem of merit and ignore those they find silly.
Key Differences to Know
What is a Government?
What is a 501(c)(3) not for profit?
Why does it matter?
Why Proposals Get Funded
They serve an underserved or under-represented population
They show collaboration with other organizations
They help fill a gap in existing knowledge or products
They contain new or creative ideas
A Good IdeaTo develop a project idea worthy of funding, ask the following questions:
population
goal of the project
need for the project
projects objectives
activities
estimated budget
Logic ModelVisual representation of activities that are the
core of your program - a picture of how your program works.
Presents in a clear manner: what your program is about, what you plan to do and why -making your program easier to understand.
Provides the theory and underlying assumptions of a program.
Logic Model It can be used during the PLANNING
or development of your program to identify the results your program intends to achieve.
It can be used during the IMPLEMENTATION of your program to help guide the work.
It can be used to guide the development of a set of PERFORMANCE MEASURES for your primary activities.
Logic Model
Needs
Identify the need or problem
What is the extent of the need?
What are the causes of the problem?
Identify the current and past efforts?
Program Goal – What is or intended impact?
Logic Model
Inputs
What resources are needed to operate the program?
Personnel
Partners
Facilities
Equipment
• Technology
• Transportation
• Supplies
• Activities
Logic Model
Activities
What are you going to do? Provide after school
programs
Community outreach
Adult education
Expand social services
Logic Model
Outputs
What is the program producing?
Outcomes
What difference is the program making?
What will happen and for whom it will happen?
Find a Match
Where the Money Is
· Federal Government
· State Government
· Foundations
· Businesses and Corporations
Know Who You Are and Project Idea Development
Before you can begin to seek funding for your organization, you must know who you are representing.
What is our Mission?• Who are we?• Why do we exist?• What do we do best?• What is our contribution to the community?• Who do we serve?
What is our Vision?• Where do we see ourselves in 5, 10, or even 20
years?
Find a MatchFind the best fit• Identify reporting requirements
• Assess your capacity
Evaluating Potential Funders• Identify the sources most likely to support
your proposal
• Consider their stated mission
• Review previously grantees
• Focus on “mission match”
Doing the ResearchResearch the following key information: Applicant eligibility Funding priorities Deadlines Types of support provided Application procedures Form or format for application Documents required in the grant application Ineligible projects Grant amounts Selection criteria
Does the grant fit our agency priorities?
Do our priorities match the funders?
Does the grant address identified needs?
Do we have staff capable of carrying out the project?
Do we have the facilities to carry out the project?
Doing the Research
Will the funding be sufficient to accomplish the objectives in the time allotted?
Are the resources and time available to develop a strong proposal?
Is there agency enthusiasm for developing and carrying out the program?
Do we have the needed cash or in-kind contributions?
Can we continue the project after the funding ends?
Does the project have sufficient administrative support?
Are the odds for funding good?
Doing the Research
Get it Done!
Follow the rules
Manage the grant writing process
Tips and techniques for writing a winning proposal
Local Rules
Approval Process
• Who can authorize the submission of a grant?
• Do you require Governing Board or Board of Directors approval?
Use of adopted curriculum/approved programs
Salary schedules and pay rates
Purchasing
Local RulesUsed to develop an overview of the grant
Demonstrates tie to organization goals
Demonstrates tie to curriculum or program
Approval by organization
Tracking tool
State Rules
Procurement
Staff qualifications/ certification/ fingerprinting
Alignment to state standards
Federal Rules
Supplement, not supplant
Private school partnerships
Drug-free workplace
Anti-discrimination
policies
Manage the Grant Writing Process
Appoint a project manager
Establish a timeline
Create a communication plan• Approval
• Data
Helpful Hints! Use the language of the
question to frame your response
Answer in complete sentences
Have one “voice”
Write professionally
Use third person
Use abbreviations, titles, and labels consistently
Use the scoring rubric
Focus the proposal so that the areas withthe highest points get the most attention.
Include all information.
Create a budget
Set up the timeline andcommunications plan
Where to find Funding Sources
US Department of Education www.ed.gov
Arizona State Procurement http://sporas.ad.state.az.us
Arizona Department of Education www.ade.az.gov
Various Private Organizations:
• www.grantsalert.com
• http://www.edutopia.org/grants-and-resources
• http://www.freeportinmycommunity.com/schools/mini-grants
• www.grantsforteachers.net
• www.teacherscount.org
• www.educatorsusa.org