Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.
-
Upload
ariel-wilcox -
Category
Documents
-
view
214 -
download
0
Transcript of Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.
![Page 1: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Grant Basics
Traci MerrillAssistant Director, Sponsored Programs
October 6, 2011
![Page 2: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Types of Funding Agencies
Government
•Federal Grants•State Grants•County Grants•City Grants•Block Grants
![Page 3: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Types of Funding Agencies
IndividualsFoundations
•Private Foundations•Corporate Foundations•Community Foundations•Family Foundations
![Page 4: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Types of Grants
Planning GrantsSeed Money or Start-Up GrantsTechnical Assistance GrantsChallenge GrantsMatching Grants
![Page 5: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Proposal Writing
![Page 6: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Before your Write—Get Organized!
• Brainstorm the proposal with your team before you write
• Develop a proposal writing timeline• Develop a checklist
www.proposalwriter.com/checklist.html• Remember to plan for the unexpected!
![Page 7: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Some Do’s and Don’ts
Do’sRead guidelines? Ask questions Write clearly Use their terminology Allow plenty of time Keep it short <10 pp Get to the point in the
beginning of the proposal
Don’tsSkip guidelines Make assumptions Be vague Use jargon Wait until last
minute Send 30+ pages Wait until page 7 to
explain why this is really important
![Page 8: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Tell your review what they need to know
-WHY it needs to be done?
-WHAT you propose to do?
-WHO will do the work?
-HOW much will it cost?
-HOW you will evaluate the project?
![Page 9: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Elements of a Proposal
►RFP/RFA
►Abstract
►Scope of Work/
Narrative
►Budget
►Supporting Materials
![Page 10: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Abstract
The abstract is a clear, concise statement that provides the reader with a broad overview of the project. There may be a word or space limitation to the abstract section of the proposal. The abstract provides an opportunity for the writer to “hook” the reader’s interest in the project.
10
![Page 11: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Narrative
Statement of Need Goals Program Activities Evaluation
11
![Page 12: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Writing the Proposal
Think like a reviewerA. Format the proposal so that it is easy to: 1) Find key points (like answers to the review
criteria)2) Read & appreciate 3) Directly address the reviewers comment
format. 4) Type the guidelines into your narrative so the
reader knows exactly where you are.
![Page 13: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Budget
SalariesFringe BenefitsTravelSuppliesEquipmentOtherF&A
13
![Page 14: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Now that you have finished writing…
Put it aside Have someone else read it
Swallow your pride Give them a red pen? Let them ask “dumb” questions
Call program officer with questions Revise, format, spellcheck Submit it on time!
![Page 15: Grant Basics Traci Merrill Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs October 6, 2011.](https://reader035.fdocuments.net/reader035/viewer/2022070411/56649f4e5503460f94c6f3b6/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Questions
15