Grant writing workshop series. 1. Grant overview.

Grant writing workshop series

1. Grant overview

A grant is a financial assistance. Grants are funds awarded by a government department, corporation, or foundation to a recipient, for instance, an educational institution, business or an individual.

Definition of a grant

In order to receive a grant, either a proposal or an application is usually

required.

Definition of a grant

Types of grants

1. Proposal summary

2. Introduction

3. Needs

4. Objectives

2. Components of a grant proposal

6.Methods

7. Evaluation

8.Sustainability

9. Budget

2. Components of a grant proposal

Most common websites

1. foundation center: www.fdncenter.org

2. foundation on line: www.foundations.org

3. the grantsmanship center: tgci.com

Find the right grant for you

1. Follow directions

2. Precise and persuasive language

3. Proofread

3. Tips

4. Grand finale: grant writing practice

1. Obtain guidelines

2. read eligibility requirements

3. check deadlines

4. determine needs

Before writing a proposal

1. Research the right grant

2. Analyze the need

3. Complete proposal according guidelines

4. simple and persuasive language

Conclusion: what to remember