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KSNA Grant Workshop July 26, 2012. Show me the money---or how to transfuse your budgets!. HEADLINES. The Grant Process. Identifying the need Doing the research Finding the source Reviewing guidelines and timelines Writing and submitting the proposal Managing and evaluating the project
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KSNA Grant WorkshopJuly 26, 2012 Show me the money---or how to transfuse your budgets!
The Grant Process Identifying the need Doing the research Finding the source Reviewing guidelines and timelines Writing and submitting the proposal Managing and evaluating the project Reporting the results
What a grant is! What it isn’t! How to find a good fit? MOA-Memorandum of Agreement Types of Grants According to their source According to how they are dispersed According to their purpose According to the process for requesting
Do Your Research • Where to look…how to look…. • Project and Funding capability • Agency eligibility • Past award recipients • Time lines • Match • Can you get her done on time
Application Components Cover Page Narrative Need Goals and objectives Project Design Evaluation Capacity for success Agency Description Sustainability Budget Appendices Letter of Intent
Writing for the Reader Scoring Rubric Who are the readers? Answering the questions Organization Easy read Convincing the reader that your project is valuable, feasible and you have the capacity to be successful
TRICKS OF THE TRADE Guidelines and Timelines Following the directions and looking for the unusual Creating an outline Review guidelines to priorities sections Don’t insult the reader…know when to recycle already written material Use of charts and tables Know your budget before you write
CAUTIONS Beware of multiple writers Don’t make assumptions Grant writing is not poetry Avoid the emotional appeal Stick to the facts Don’t procrastinate Support letters aren’t really “support” letters Additional funds means additional services
Review the Handouts Grant plan and checklist Key words, phrases and acronyms Grant writing tips Effective letters of commitment not support
FINAL WORDS The Grant Process requires organization, continuity and respect---pull together a good team…give yourself enough time….do all your homework….and if you can’t --don’t do it.