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Presented by: Janise Wiggins Grant Me Success Academy

Presented by: Janise Wiggins Grant Me Success Academy. GRANT WRITING ESSENTIALS: TOLD BY A FEDERAL GRANT REVIEWER. About Janise. Over 20 years of Experience in Non-Profit and Grants BSW and MPA both from UNLV Certified Public Manager National 40 Under 40 Award in Health recipient

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Presented by: Janise Wiggins Grant Me Success Academy

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  1. Presented by:Janise WigginsGrant Me Success Academy GRANT WRITING ESSENTIALS: TOLD BY A FEDERAL GRANT REVIEWER

  2. About Janise • Over 20 years of Experience in Non-Profit and Grants • BSW and MPA both from UNLV • Certified Public Manager • National 40 Under 40 Award in Health recipient • Health Advocate of the Year Award recipient • Has worked for with various government agencies at State and Local levels, including, HIV/AIDS programs, outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, mental and behavioral health, Medicaid, corrections, and public health • Federal Grant Reviewer for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for past 13 years.

  3. Training Expectations • Describe basic elements of most grant proposals • Describe common errors in grant writing • Learn how to develop an appropriate budget and budget justification

  4. Common Funding Sources • Types of Funding Sources • Federal Grants • State or Local Grants • Foundations Grants • Corporate Donations

  5. Grant Solicitation Notices • Request for Proposal (RFP) • Request for Application (RFA) • Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) • Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

  6. Cover Sheet • Applicant/Entity/Business Name • Business Address • Mailing Address • Main Phone Number • Fax Number • Email • Website • Type of Entity (Government, Faith-Based, Non-Profit, For-Proft, etc.) • Tax Identification Number • Federal DUNS Number • Primary Contact • Project Director • Amount of Funding Requested

  7. Grant Writing Preparation • Read guidelines carefully more than once, then ask funder for any clarification • Pay attention to information in Guidelines • Follow all Guidelines and ask question if unclear

  8. Common Documents for Applications • Gather relevant and permissible materials: • Relevant Licensures and Certifications • Policies and Procedures • Job Descriptions • Resumes and Biographical Sketches • Letters of Support • Memorandums of Understanding • Insurance Documents • Agency Budget

  9. Proposal Team & Timelines • Assemble a Grant Proposal Team • Hire Grant Consultant when appropriate for guidance • Contact Key Collaborative Partners • Prepare Proposal Outline • Make assignments & edit internal drafts • Seek independent review of Final Draft by Grant Consultant • Make 3 Copies • Submit Final Proposal 2-3 days before Deadline

  10. Prepare to Receive Funding! • Prepare Service Location • Develop any additional Policies & Procedures • Interview Proposed Staff/Volunteers • Prepare and conduct necessary training • Develop any needed Forms for services • Develop Tools needed for Program Evaluation

  11. What to do when Grant Application is Successful?! • Hire and Train Staff and Volunteers • Be ready to Implement Services in 30-60 days • Learn about the Payment Process • Begin Data Collection for Evaluation • Stay to constant Contact with funder • Attend any available Grantee Training • Prepare a Program Continuation Plan

  12. What to do if your Grant Application is NOT funded? • Write a Thank You letter to the Funder • Ask for feedback on Application • Address concerns related to feedback • Continue to look for similar and other related funding opportunities • Reapply with an improved application

  13. SUSTAINABILITY • LEADERSHIP CAPACITY – Ability to rally ongoing partners around mission and vision of organization; withstand troubling times while remaining positive, as well as prioritize, give directions and make decisions • FINANCIAL – Ability to generate resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future • PROGRAMMING – Ability to develop, mature and end programs that are responsive to your organization’s target population over an extended period of time (years and years) • Think YWCA, YMCA, Catholic Charities, United Way, Make a Wish, and Salvation Army

  14. Next Steps TODAY!Sign-up for E-Newsletter at www.grantmesuccess.com • Grant Writing Skills Workshops (On-Site) *Basic/Intermediate/Advanced • Schedule a Private Phone Consultation • Grant Writing/Program Development

  15. Ready for Success? Contact Janise Today at… www.grantmesuccess.com Janise@grantmesuccess.com (702) 440-9390 Join the Grant Me Success Academy to get started on writing successful Grant Proposal Today!

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