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Bricca P. Sweet, Ed.D. - [email protected] L. Bahr – [email protected]
Chris Torrence – [email protected]
NC CAP - Synergy 2009Greensboro, NC – April 30, 2009
Successful Grant SeekingFor Everybody!
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Who Are We?
Please – stand up if
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Agree, Disagree, Can’t Decide
Program publicity is an extra duty.
Our local partners could contribute substantively to our program.
Only grant-seeking experts should develop grant proposals.
Every member of our program could help with developing sustainability.
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Workshop Purposes
GOAL: Be able to successfullydevelop sustainability resources
OUTCOMES:~ Action plans for building local resources~ Site-based techniques for working with
partners~ Identify potential funders~ Seek sustainability grants
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Sustainability
It’s exactly like the Wendy’s ad!
Where’sthe
BEEF??
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Vital to Sustainability??
A
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Sustainability Model Components Program Visibility
Community-based enrichment with media involvement
Dissemination; practices & findings Local Collaboration
Partner Cost-Sharing Donated Goods, Services, and Facilities Financial Sponsorships
(Corporate & Community) External funds – Mostly GRANTS!
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Possible Local Partners
Civic Groups School Board Church Groups Chamber Retirees Medical Retail Parks & Rec
Law Enforcement County
Commissioners Town Council Firefighters Cooperative
Extension Realtors
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Local Community Experience
What makes your own communities unique?
What are the drawbacks of those unique characteristics?
What are the strengths of those unique qualities?
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Developing Local Resources
Board of Directors Development Committee Clear Goal & Mission Define & Assign Prospects Practice “Pitch” & Follow-Up Get out there and ask them! Recognition & Hoopla!
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What Now??
You have a GREAT program - highly visible, substantive partners, innovative, reaches those who most need help – still, can not continue without funds for salaries & transportation???
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Essential Grant-Seeking Steps
1. Identify specifically what we need to sustain and what each part will cost.
2. Match our needs with funders’ interests – be clear about why they’re giving their money.
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Search for Funders
GrantStation.com – Cost w/ discounts available. Lots of great tips on website. Weekly newsletter.
Grants.Gov – Free; electronically find and apply for over $400 billion in Federal grants.
SchoolGrants.org – Free; K-12; includes sample proposals.
Links on Ed-LBEX.org; Google searches too.
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Common Grant Application
1. Introduction and Background of Organization
2. Describe problem & program3. Evaluation plan & its uses4. Structure, Admin, Finances5. Detailed Budget & Narrative6. Supporting letters & evidence
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The Problem Statement
Choose your variables! Why are they important? (Significance)
Desired level for kids & families?How do you know? Research State & National averages on
the desired variables and their related factors
Current level? How do you know? Local needs data on the desired
variables and their related factors
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Solution to the Problem
WHAT will help move your youth and family from the current level to the desired state? How do you know? Research on theories & programs Results of best practices - evidence
HOW has your program already helped? Evidence / Testimonials
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Practice - Problem Statements
What are you planning to influence (“variable of interest”)?
What is the desired level for your kids and families?
What is the current level?
How does your program move kids and families to the desired level?
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Sample Budget Format
PERSONNEL Monthly % of # Mos w/
Position Base Salary Time Grant
Family Educator $3,600 50% 12
TOTAL Local Cash Local GRANT
Cost Match In-Kind Cost
$21,600 $9,000 0 $12,600
($3,600 x 12 x .50) (3600 x 10 x .25)
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Proposal Development Tips
Remember, it’s all about your kids & families
Get in the funder’s shoes Focus on audience FOLLOW DIRECTIONS Write with passion
(1st person, active voice) Be specific!!
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Winner’s Attitude
Surest way to NOT get funded? Don’t apply!
Lesson? Ask for help!
Your kids deserve your best!
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Wrap - Up
WILL YOU & YOUR staff:
1. Enhance community involvement and program visibility?
2. Build local resources that contribute to your program’s operation ?
3. Obtain sustainability funds?
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