33. Getting Permission Be sure to have the permission of ALL the people who you must go through to obtain a grant Consult your principal first as to who you will have to go through Many schools are limited to the number of federal and state grants they can apply for ALWAYS GET PERMISSION FIRST
45. School InformationBe sure to collect ALL information before your start working! There is nothing more frustrating then completing a grant when you don’t have the paper work
46. Before You Start… One of the most important words when it comes to grant writing is DELEGATE. You cannot do everything as ONE person. Delegate different responsibilities to each person to make sure each part is done to the best their ability
47. Delegation Assign a person to: Research School Statics Gather School Information Assessment Grant Writing Team Write a Budget
48. Writing the Grant There are many different parts to writing the grant but you always want to keep your grant readers attention
60. Organization Information When writing your grant, be sure to include how your educational establishment aligns with their goals. ~How are you similar? Be sure to tell who your organization is but don’t give them your life story Be brief but to the point!
61. Evaluation Companies want to know if the grant money they gave you was put to good use and if the program was successful How will you measure and evaluate the success of the program?
66. Conclusion: Part 1 This is the time to restate what your grant will be used for and how it will help your school community. Reiterate how important your grant is to the school and how it will help Feel free to “tug at the heart strings” a little
67. Conclusion: Part 2 This can also be the time, if appropriate, to outline some follow-up activities as to what your school will do next after the grant Show the grant givers that you have a vision for your school
68. Finishing Touches Be sure to check over the writing mechanics of your grant before handing it in. Check for: ~Spelling ~Typos ~Grammar ~Spacing Have another person, not involved with the grant, read it over. A fresh mind always is unbiased.
69. What Happens Next? Follow up in a few weeks Keep your eyes open for more information. Many funders may ask for more information so be sure to be aware when asked for additional paperwork or statistics
70. YOU GOT THE GRANT Congratulations! You successfully have earned the grant for your school! Now it is time to put the grant into place. Work with your grant team and remember to keep track of all the steps that were taken And, of course, don’t forget to send a thank you letter!
71. You Didn't Get It…Now What? If you didn’t get the grant, don’t be discouraged. Learn from your grant mistakes and make adjustments! A grant submission success rate is always higher the second time around!
72. Tips for Effective Grant Writing According to RMA, here are some effective tips to help: 1. Follow the guidelines from the grant maker 2. Do some homework on what the grant maker is looking for 3. Make a call, if needed to talk with someone at the foundation for more information needed or to get an inside look at what the grant maker is looking for. 4. Keep track of deadlines
73. More Tips… 5. List in the proposal if you have received money from the foundation in the past 6. Get a second look at your proposal before it is submitted 7. Even if you’re turned down try again next time 8. Always thank the grant maker
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