1. Define the project

2. Identify the right funding source(s)

3. Gain specific funding information and interpret the guidelines

4. Prepare the application

5. Submit the application

6. After submission ideas

Step 1: Define the project Step 1: Define the project Identifying your need.Identifying your need.

What do you want the money for?

How much do you need?

What need or problem are you trying to address?

What is the background of the problem (how did it come about)?

What is the project that will solve the problem?

Step 2: Identify the right funding Step 2: Identify the right funding source(s)source(s)

1. Federal Funding $100,000 + Requires Request for Proposal

2. State Funding $100,00 +

3. Foundation or Corporate Funding Under $100,000

Key ElementKey Element

Find a funder that

Their desires and requirements match yours

The funder wants certain particulars, and only projects that match those particulars get funded no matter how unique, wonderful, or worthy it is.

So find a compatible funding source interested in solving the same kind of problems that you are.

Step 3: Gain specific funding information Step 3: Gain specific funding information and interpret the guidelines and interpret the guidelines

Finding the Right match

Research the foundation or agency

Get the application and all guidelines and read them

Read them again

Once You Find A Good Once You Find A Good MatchMatch

Double check their interests

Obtain funding literature and application

Read all literature completely.

Make sure that your organization and your

proposed project meet all of the funder’s eligibility

criteria.

Make sure that you are thoroughly familiar with

your project

4. Prepare The 4. Prepare The ApplicationApplication

Most grants require the same basic information

Larger grants may require more

There are generally six components that need to be presented.

Executive Summary Problem or Need Statement Project Description Funding Requirements Applicant and its Expertise Attachments

Step 5: Submit the Step 5: Submit the applicationapplication

Double check everything

Have someone else double check everything

Include a 1-page cover letter

Deliver before due date

Follow up only after specific date

Sarah Evans - Lincoln ElectricRobert J Visdos - Workforce Institute, Portland, Oregon

Lent, Lia. Grant Writing 101.pdf taken from the Internet 4/1/2015 take from: http://hippyusa.org/memanage/pdf/Grant%20Writing%20101_Lia%20Lent.pdf501-537-7727. llent@hippyusa.org North Carolina State University. Grant Writing Made Easy.pdf taken from the Internet 4/1/2015 form: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/ora/preaward/documents/GrantWritingMadeEasy.pdf

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