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Grant Basics

Grant Basics. Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011. Types of Funding Agencies. Government Federal Grants State Grants County Grants City Grants Block Grants. Types of Funding Agencies. Individuals Foundations Private Foundations Corporate Foundations

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Grant Basics

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  1. Grant Basics • Traci Merrill • Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs • October 6, 2011

  2. Types of Funding Agencies • Government • Federal Grants • State Grants • County Grants • City Grants • Block Grants

  3. Types of Funding Agencies • Individuals • Foundations • Private Foundations • Corporate Foundations • Community Foundations • Family Foundations

  4. Types of Grants • Planning Grants • Seed Money or Start-Up Grants • Technical Assistance Grants • Challenge Grants • Matching Grants

  5. Proposal Writing

  6. Before your Write—Get Organized! • Brainstorm the proposal with your team before you write • Develop a proposal writing timeline • Develop a checklist www.proposalwriter.com/checklist.html • Remember to plan for the unexpected!

  7. Some Do’s and Don’ts Do’s Don’ts Skip guidelines Make assumptions Be vague Use jargon Wait until last minute Send 30+ pages Wait until page 7 to explain why this is really important • Read guidelines • Ask questions • Write clearly • Use their terminology • Allow plenty of time • Keep it short <10 pp • Get to the point in the beginning of the proposal

  8. Tell your review what they need to know • WHY it needs to be done? • WHAT you propose to do? • WHO will do the work? • HOW much will it cost? • HOW you will evaluate the project?

  9. Elements of a Proposal • RFP/RFA • Abstract • Scope of Work/ Narrative • Budget • Supporting Materials

  10. Abstract • The abstract is a clear, concise statement that provides the reader with a broad overview of the project. There may be a word or space limitation to the abstract section of the proposal. The abstract provides an opportunity for the writer to “hook” the reader’s interest in the project.

  11. Narrative • Statement of Need • Goals • Program Activities • Evaluation

  12. Writing the Proposal • Think like a reviewer • A. Format the proposal so that it is easy to: • 1) Find key points (like answers to the review criteria) • 2) Read & appreciate • 3) Directly address the reviewers comment format. • 4) Type the guidelines into your narrative so the reader knows exactly where you are.

  13. Budget • Salaries • Fringe Benefits • Travel • Supplies • Equipment • Other • F&A

  14. Now that you have finished writing… • Put it aside • Have someone else read it • Swallow your pride • Give them a red pen • Let them ask “dumb” questions • Call program officer with questions • Revise, format, spellcheck • Submit it on time!

  15. Questions

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