Writing grants can seem like an overwhelming task. This presentation will cover the basic terms and guidelines most granting agencies expect. It will also give suggestions for places you can find applicable grants in your area.

1. Introduction: Realistic view of grant writing





1. Lifestyle not usually conducive - need to find an angle that granters will support

2. Health, safety, community awareness, research

3. Grants usually cover specific programs and not operation budgets

4. Use of volunteers in grant writing

5. Funding priorities

6. Different types of grants

7. Site visits





2. Review of basic terms




1. The Executive Summary





1. Problem

2. Solution

3. Funding requirements

4. Organization and its expertise

5. How its used





2. The Statement of Need





1. Facts and statistics

2. Personal example

3. Giving hope

4. Use as a "model" project with stated efforts to disseminate knowledge

5. Not using "people will die if we don't do this"

6. Why your organization would be the best one to do this - recognize other groups that are doing similar things

7. Avoid circular reasoning





3. The Project Description





1. Goals and Objectives

2. Methods

3. Staffing/administration with emphasis on volunteers

4. Evaluation





4. The Budget





1. Expense budget - what will be funded and what won't - overhead costs

2. Support and revenue statement if needed

3. Budget narrative





5. Organization Information and Conclusion





1. History of organization

2. Board of directors list

3. Any audits or financial statements

4. Concluding paragraphs - brief reiteration - some emotion ok





6. Short and quick





1. Use of preformatted forms

2. Letter version of proposal





3. Packaging the proposal





1. Neatness and spell checking counts

2. Importance of having others read it





4. Researching Potential Funders





1. Library

2. See who funds other groups





5. Resources used

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