Grant SeekingModule 1 - Getting Started

Presented by Rebecca White, Ph.D.Organization Development and EvaluationLSU AgCenter

Grant SeekingModule 1 – Getting Started

Module 2 – Creating a Program Logic Model

Module 3 – Identifying Potential Funders

Module 4 – Basic Elements of a Grant

Module 5 – Developing a Grant Budget

Module 6 – LSU AgCenter Grant Protocol

Grant Seeking Training SeriesGoal and Objectives

GOAL – Participants to attain the knowledge, skill and confidence to develop a grant proposal

OBJECTIVES – Participants gain knowledge of:Strategies to start developing a grant proposal

Basic components of a grant proposal

Ways to find potential grant funders

LSU AgCenter Grant Protocol

Organizational Impact Desired

Agents write grants, receive funding and implement projects that foster clientele’s growth, development and quality of life.

Getting Started

Mission & purpose of Extension Service

Interest, expertise and passion

Organizational capacity

Needs of the people to be served

Select a single project idea

Start small

Complete a logic model

Research for potential grant funders

Just do it! Dive in and get started!

Mission and Purpose

To help the people of Louisiana improve their lives through an educational process

that uses research-based knowledge focused on issues and needs.

Interest, Expertise and PassionGardeningEnvironmentNutritionLeadershipService LearningOthers

Organizational Capacity

PeopleProfessional staff

Support staff

Volunteers

LocationLocation for program is OK

Needs some improvements

TechnologyAlready have technology resources in place

Need new tech resources

Supplies and materialsBe thorough

Needs of the People to be Served

Consider grant focus

where potential for success is greatest

Select a Single Project Idea

School Garden Photography Club

Neighborhood

Walking GroupsFitness/Outdoor

Learning Trail

Computer Training

And Safety

Babysitter’s

CampYouth Leadership

Program

Rocketry Club Precision Ag

Junior Master Gardener Conservation CampHome Hazard Mitigation

Indoor Air QualityFamily Literacy

Agriculture

Awareness

Start Small

Conceive of a fairly simple project

Complete a Logic Model

Research for Grant Funders

Start a file of grant funders

Take note of grant announcements

Explore grant websites

SMARTS

NASCO – Get-a-Grant

Norris Consulting Group News

Google Search

Just Do It!

Dive in and get started!

Preliminary Project Idea Exercise

My Project/Grant Idea Selection

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Advisory Committee Suggestions

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My Extension Program

knowledge

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Ideas from other sources

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Focusing on Your Project Idea

1. What is your major goal?

2. What major problem or need will your idea address?

3. Who or what is affected by this problem or need?

4. How might you address this major problem or need?

5. What do you hope the results will be?

Focusing on Your Project IdeaExample - Gardening

1. Children healthier; Children increase intake of vegetables and fruits; Children learn gardening skills and nutrition

2. Unhealthy children’s diets; Children’s lack of exposure to freshly grown fruits and veggies

3. Children (ages 8-11), families, community, society

4. Children grow a garden; Children learn about nutrition and prepare fresh vegetables and fruits

5. Children gain knowledge of home gardening, food preparation and nutrition; Children gain specific gardening and fresh food preparation skills; children increase intake of fruits and vegetables in their diet.

Major goal

Major problem

Who affected

How to address

Results

Developing Your Project Profile

1. Identify the BIG problem

2. Identify the target population

3. List contributing factors to the BIG problem

4. Identify the SPECIFIC problem to be addressed

5. List strategies or methods

6. List short term results

7. List medium term results

8. List long term impacts

Developing Your Project ProfileExample - Gardening

1. Identify the BIG problem

2. Identify the target population

3. List contributing factors to BIG problem

4. Identify the SPECIFIC problem to be addressed

5. List strategies or methods

6. List short term results

7. List medium term results

8. List long term impacts

1. Childhood obesity & overweightness

2. Children ages 8-11 at XYZ school

3. Lifestyle; poverty; genetics; diet deficits; lack of nutrition, gardening & food prep knowledge; access to fresh fruits/veggies

4. Exposure to fresh fruits & veggies, nutrition, gardening & food prep skills

5. Grow school garden, teach kids food prep and nutrition, kids prep and eat garden-grown foods

6. Kids gain knowledge & skills in gardening, nutrition and food prep

7. Kids eat more fruits and veggies at home and school

8. Kids are healthier

In Summary:Getting Started with a Grant Proposal

Mission & purpose of Extension Service

Personal expertise, interests and passion

Organizational capacity

Needs of the people to be served

Complete a logic model

Start small

Research potential grant funders

Just do it! Dive in and get started!

Grant Seeking - Module 1 – Getting Started with Grant Proposals

Brought to you by:

Rebecca White, Ph.D.

Organization Development and Evaluation

LSU AgCenter