Grant Writing
FINDING GRANTS – MADE EASY
For some people the mention of the words “grant writing” is enough for them to automatically say phrases like: “I don’t have enough time”, “It is too hard “, ” I can’t find anyone that wants to fund our project”. Relax! Know that grant writing, like most things in life, is a step-by-step process. You can do it! Obviously you are a professional and expert in your job, and you believe in the organization you work for or you would not be reading this. Trust me you are! You need to take that knowledge and passion and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! A huge part about writing a grant is reading and doing what is asked of you to do. The next biggest part is being able to explain the who, what, when, where and why you do what you do to the casual reader. Grant writing is a challenge and it does take time. Yet, the process can be done.
Let me caution all organizations on one fact that seems to be missed or over looked. Getting a grant from a foundation, individual or corporation should always be looked at as a bonus. If you rely on a grant as your only source of funding or if you find yourself caught in the trap of renaming the same project and twisting it around trying hard to meet a field of interest that doesn’t really work, stop what you are doing now! You are not building long-term growth for your organization and you may actually be harming it in the long run. Grants, for the most part, do not equal long-term funding. A healthy attitude to take about any grant is to view it as a bonus to your organization.
The Funding Information Center provides tools to help you build and sustain your programs and activities. You’ll find funding ideas as well as strategies on how to apply for federal grants.
Federal Grants
Youth Funding Agencies
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Online Tool for Grant Applicants
Office of Justice Programs Grants 101
Grants, Loans, and Other Assistance
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
- Combined Federal Campaign Participation
- Commodity Food Distribution Network
- Federal Grants
- Grants, Programs, and Fellowships – Environmental Protection Agency
- Grants and Contracts – Department of Education
- Grants and Funding – Health and Human Services
- Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
- Resources for HUD Grantees – Housing and Urban Development
- Save America’s Treasures Grant Program
- State and Local Funding Directories for Nonprofits
Management and Operations
- Charitable Activities – State Forms and Information
- Disaster Preparedness for Cultural Institutions
- Incorporate Your Nonprofit Organization in Your State
- Nonprofit Standard Mail Eligibility
- Public Service and Volunteerism
- Telemarketing “Do Not Call” Registry
Tax Information
- Federal Tax Information for Charities and Nonprofits
- Tax–Exempt Status for Your Organization – 501(c)(3) and More
- Tax Exempt Organizations List – IRS Publication 78
- Tax Exempt Organizations Statistics from the IRS
- Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations – IRS Publication 1828
Stats on Grants
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/statistics/grantsampling.html
www.Grantproposal.com is devoted to providing free resources for both advanced grantwriting consultants and inexperienced nonprofit staff.
Proposal Writing & Research Development Links is an excellent source provided by the Office of Research Affairs of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus.
Need More? Read: Basic Elements of Grant Writing
Writing Grants Resource Tools:
Grants and Related Resources : National Grant Makers
The Nonprofit Gateway – This site, developed by the federal government, offers a connection to various government sites of interest to nonprofits.
http://www.usa.gov/
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education – The primary organization for college and university fundraisers, the CASE site includes news, links and important professional development information.
http://www.case.org
Association for Professional Research for Advancement – The primary organization for prospect researchers offers a page with links to various databases and professional information. http://www.aprahome.org
Management Concepts’ Grants & Assistance Training Management Concepts offers over 20 courses in federal grants administration, including how to apply for and manage grants, draft narratives and develop budgets, and more.
Additional Resources – Provided by Matty and Ms. Sarah Golding
- What is a Grant?
- Business & Grants
- Small Business Grant Information
- Nonprofit Grants, Loans, & Assistance
Developing Ideas for the Proposal
- Developing and Writing Grant Proposals
- Tips on Writing a Grant Proposal
- How to Write a Grant Proposal
- Writing Grants
- Grant Proposal Development
Community Support
- Grant Proposal Preparation Introduction
- Endorsement Letters
- Grant Proposal Elements
- Recommendation Letter Sample
Identification of a Funding Resource
- A Guide to Funding Resources
- How Do I Get a Grant?
- Finding, Writing & Getting the Right Grant
- How to Find the Right Grant
Getting Organized to Write the Proposal
Outlining Project Goals
- The Components of a Grant Proposal
- Writing a Grant Application for Funding
- Key Components of a Grant Proposal
Presenting a Credible Applicant or Organization
Stating the Problem/Purpose
- Purpose of a Grant Proposal
- Writing a Grant Proposal
- The Grant Writing Process
- Writing an Excellent Grant Proposal
- Advice on Writing a Grant Proposal
Designing a Plan of Action
- Tracks to Success
- Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
- Considerations for Grant Proposal
- Grant Proposal Template
Planning the Budget
- Grant Proposal Budget Preparation
- The Purpose of a Budget
- Grant Planning Process
- A Grant Budget Primer
- Creating the Proposal Budget
Other Grant Resources
- Grant Proposal Writing Workshops
- Ideas for Small Business Grant Proposals
- Write a Winning Grant Proposal
- Developing Federal Grant Applications
