Presented by:Yvette Vela, Grant Development Specialist
This presentation is tailored to Edinburg CISD educators interested in learning how to secure school funds to support site based
projects, programs, or events.
Grant Writing 101
ActivitiesWHATWHOHOWWHENWHY
Supporting DataEvidence on the reliability of the activities being planned gives credibility to the project.
Problem Statement
Goals
Objectives
Activities
Needs Statement
What is happening and why is it happening
(Cause and Effect)
PROJECTDESCRIPTION
PROBLEMSTATEMENT
• Direct and to the point• Make them want to help
Example: Over fifty-five (55) percent of the school’s students do not
have the technology skills to succeed in a digital learning environment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVESGOALS
Describe how problem is being
resolved
SMART Goals Rule
Generally more than one
Short and concise statement of what
will be accomplished
Tie in to the problem
GOALConcise Statement States Intended Outcome
Example:My goal at the completion of this project is to improve students’ technology skills.
OBJECTIVE1. 100% of students in my classroom will participate in at least three
additional technology enriched projects each semester of the 2014-15 school year to improve technology skills.
2. Increased use of technology in the classroom will improve 90% of students’ technology skills by at least 10% as measured by assessment results from student portfolios, quizzes, assignments, and tests.
Activities • What: Describe the activity• Who: Provide a number or
percent of students participating in the activity
• How: List steps or procedures• When: Include a timeline• Why: Explain relevance to the
overall project/outcome
• Explain how objective will be achieved
• At least three activities per objectives
Activity 1-Lesson Plan for 1st Technology Project
Activity 2-Lesson Plan for 2nd Technology Project
Activity 3-Lesson Plan for 3rd Technology Project
Objective 1: 100% of students in my classroom will participate in at least three additional technology enriched projects each semester of the 2017-2018 school year to improve technology skills.
Objective 2: Increased use of technology in the classroom will improve 90% of students’ technology skills by at least 10% as measured by assessment results from student portfolios, quizzes, assignments, and tests.
Activity 1 - Teacher will assess each technology project by the end of the month using 100 point rubric system.
Activity 2 – Teacher will provide small group instruction to students who receive grades below 70 on two or more technology projects.
Activity 3 – Teacher will conduct a student survey in January 2018 on students’ knowledge of technology to gauge progress towards goal attainment.
Match project with funder’s priorities
Compare amount of award with cost for project
Check criteria for eligibility
Check for restrictions
Check for commitment requirements: before, during, and after award
Be cautious about vendor discounts disguised as grants
Search Tips…Eligibility criteria is met
The required conditions are worth the time and effort to produce the intended outcome (cost vs. benefit)
The required commitments conform to district policies and practices
Principal and district give approval (form)
Apply if…
Time Saving Search Tips• Funder focus area• Sorted by category• Short timeline to
apply• Announcement takes
time• Most are now online
– require log in• Many are restricted
to location
District Resources• Grant development
webpage• Monthly updates of
grant announcements• Contests• Competitions• Awards / Recognitions
www.ecisd.us
PROPOSAL WRITING TIPS• Follow instructions• Collect data (organization,
demographics, performance, assessments, attendance, and behavior)
• Written narrative should provide a visual
• Space is limited – say it all in few words• Support statements with factual
numbers or percent
Yvette VelaGrant Development [email protected](956) 289-2300. Ext. 2122
Web page: Grant Development Dept.