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2. Spectrum K12 Vision
Service Goals
Four Step Grant Process
Prewriting Tool Development
Team and Vision Building
Writing and Editing
Budget, Assurances, Signatures and Submission
Grant Tips
External Sources of Grant Funding
Question & Answer
3. “Closing the Achievement Gap for Special Education and At-Risk Kids”
4. Spectrum K12 Offerings
5. GrantSuccess by
Dr. Douglas M. Brooks Ph.D.
6. Significant Obstacles for Districts Identifying External Sources of Funding
Building Level Application Requirements
No Process for Grant Writing
Finding Individuals to Write Grants
Finding Time to Write Grants
High Failure Rate
Rich Get Richer
7. Service Goals Increase Motivation to Author Grants
Simplify Grant Writing Process
Introduce Team-Based Authorship
Provide “Grant Writing Guide”
Provide Online Support for Grant Development
Increase Probability for Funding Success
9. Four Stages of Writing Successful Grants Stage : Prewriting Tools
Stage : Team and Vision Building
Stage : Writing and Editing
Stage : Budget, Assurances, Signatures and Submission
10. Stage : Prewriting Tool DevelopmentSteps 1-4
11. Include Due Date
Countdown to Submission
Goals of Grant
Application Style Requirements
Grant Funding Contacts and Emails
Check for Prior Notification Requirement
List Restrictions on Funding
13. Grant Writing Guide Organize Guide to Match RFP Sections
Use the Same Section and Heading Labels
Include All RFP Demands for Content
Include All Evaluation Criteria
Post Guide in Online Culture
17. Vocabulary Highlight Guide Identify Key Terms from the RFP
Goal Statements
Individual Section Text
Evaluation Criteria/Rubrics
Enlarge Terms, Print and Paste Near Computer Screen
When In Doubt, Use the RFP Vocabulary
19. Stage : Team and Vision Building Steps 5-9
Identify Team “Vision”
Identify “Who”
Identify Desire & Possibility
Identify Resources & Needs
Supports District & Building “Continuous Improvement Plan”
20. Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 10-14 Name your project: Project Inspire
Write using the “Grant Writing Guide”
Align people with Grant Sections
Use “Key Vocabulary Guide”
Post “Action Summary Guide”
21. Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 15-19 Link Goals to Objectives
Link Objectives to Actions
Be Creative with Names and Features
Embed Graphics in Text
Consider Learning Styles of Evaluators
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Organize Action to Timelines
Use Action Plan for Budget Evaluation
Use Action Plan for Budget and Budget Narrative
- Four Phase Plan
1 Infrastructure
2 Professional Development
3 Implementation
4 Evaluation
Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 20-22
23. Group Edit
Use Your Best Word Processor
Shorten Sentences for Clarity
Constantly Check Grant Text Against Evaluation Criteria in “Grant Writing Guide”
Create Abstract or Summary from Cut and Paste Grant Text
Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 23-27
24. Remove Section Requirements from “Grant Writing Guide”
Make Final Text Attractive and Easy to Read
Stage : Writing and EditingSteps 28-29
25. Stage : Budget, Assurances, Signatures & Submission Steps 30-34
Assign Budget to “Budget Skilled” Team Member
“Ghost Write” Letters of Support
Create a “False Floor “ Due Date
Request Feedback If Not Funded
Submit Improved Grant Somewhere Else
26. Grants & Funding Source The Foundation Centerhttp://foundationcenter.org
27. SK12 GrantSuccess Service By partnering with Spectrum K12 School Solutions and Dr. Brooks, districts across the country can now overcome
the toughest obstacles to successfully procuring grant money:
Creating a Targeted Grant Application
Training a District Wide Grant Writing Team
Grant Application Review
28. Questions