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Grant Writing 101. Presented by Heather C. Sheehan Office of Grants and External Funding Grants@horrycountyschools.net hsheehan@horrycountyschools.net 843-488-6568. Development Cycle. Identification of Need. Identify Potential Funding Sources. Begin Program. Rewrite Proposal.
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Grant Writing 101 Presented by Heather C. Sheehan Office of Grants and External Funding Grants@horrycountyschools.net hsheehan@horrycountyschools.net 843-488-6568
Development Cycle Identification of Need Identify Potential Funding Sources Begin Program Rewrite Proposal Submit Proposal Write Proposal
Need what is what should be • The gap or discrepancy between “what is” and “what should be” • Not a demand, a wish or a want
Significant? Good Idea? • Does it address an important problem? • How will student achievement be advanced? • Innovative? • Builds upon or expands knowledge base • Capable of making a difference
Want to a Need • I want new computers in my classroom • I want more manipulative materials in my classroom • I want more trade books for my students to read • I want more science equipment • I want history videos so my students can see history
Funding Sources—Key points to look for… • FundingPriorities • Requirements • DueDate
Proposal Elements Project Design Budget Evaluation Need
Project Design • Evaluation
Budget Basics *Figures above include fringe
How will you use the results? • How will you know the objectives have been met? • Evaluation • Formative and/or summative data • Qualitative and/or quantitative results
Success • Timing • Ideas • Need • Grantsmanship • Presentation success
Do’s • Read the application instructions carefully • Supply sufficient detail • Stay within the page limitations • Prepare a reviewer friendly application. • Application should be well organized and clear • Project a realistic amount of work • Show your application to a colleague who knows little or nothing about your area of research and ask them if they understand what you are proposing to do, and how and why you are proposing to do it