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The First-Time Grantwriter's Guide to Success

By: Cynthia Knowles

The recipe for writing powerful proposals that generate the funding you need!

With a conversational tone, logical organization, and concrete tactics, this definitive guide clearly imparts the skills, tools, and confidence necessary to successfully secure sought-after funding, which can dramatically expand limited budgets.

Every facet of grantwriting is thoroughly yet succinctly covered, including an in-depth review of the application package, expert writing tips, and specific techniques for budget development.

Among the valuable features are:

Detailed checklists
Relevant sample forms and easy-to-use worksheets
An informative glossary of terms
Straightforward examples and figures that enhance clarity and readability

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9780761945369
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2002
Page Count: 152
Publication date: April 22, 2002

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"Direct, clear, and concise, this comprehensive book is full of good suggestions for everyone from a novice to an experienced grantwriter. The author's use of simple language makes it easy to read and understand."
Michael Cormier, Superintendent
Maine School Administration, District #9
New Sharon, ME

"The detail and step-by-step discussion of the grantwriting process presented in this book provide a high level of comfort without being overwhelming. The large number of grant resources and checklists are invaluable."
Bill Ferland, Information Technology Coordinator
Rhode Island Office of Higher Education
Providence, RI

The recipe for writing powerful proposals that generate the funding you need!

From finding appropriate sources for grants, to submitting an effective proposal, this invaluable guide is the definitive roadmap for easy navigation through the entire grantwriting process. Every facet of grantwriting is thoroughly yet succinctly covered, including an in-depth review of the application package, expert writing tips, specific techniques for an efficient plan of operation, and practical advice on budget development.

Among the valuable features are:

Detailed checklists at the end of each chapter
Relevant sample forms and easy-to-use worksheets
An informative glossary of terms
Straightforward examples and figures that enhance clarity and readability

Geared for quick reference and smooth implementation, this user-friendly manual is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to supplement tight budgets, save existing services, or support new programs through grant funding.

Author(s)

Cynthia Knowles

Cynthia R. Knowles works nationally helping schools, agencies, and businesses maximize the effectiveness of their prevention programs through student and employee training, curriculum review, data analysis, awareness education, and program evaluation. She works as the Health and Wellness Coordinator at Livonia Central School, Livonia, New York; as a lecturer at the State University of New York at Geneseo; as a supervisor of student teachers in health education at the State University of New York at Cortland; and as a professional ski instructor. Previously she has been the Director of Rehabilitation for a 135-bed homeless shelter, a psychotherapist for adolescents and their families, and a regional coordinator for the Safe and Drug Free Schools grant program. Through articles and training seminars, she advocates for truth, accuracy, and youth involvement in the field of violence and substance abuse. She teaches participants to question their sources and to validate all information before passing it on. Her politics are simple: She believes that all of us—parents, teachers, and neighbors—have the ability to change the world significantly through our interactions with youth. She believes in prayer and miracles but is still slightly superstitious and overinsured. Cynthia welcomes your feedback, especially your experiences, challenges, insights, and successes with using this book for program evaluation.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

About the Author

Introduction

1. Where's the Money?

Funding That Matches Needs

Primary Sources of Funding Information

Secondary Sources of Funding Information

Online Sources of Funding Information

Private, Corporate, and Foundation Funding

Online Grantwriting Tools

Conclusion

Where's the Money?: Checklist

2. A First Look at the Application Process

Cover Letter

Authorizing Legislation

Eligibility

Single Point of Contact (SPOC)

Estimated Range of Rewards

Project Length

Prohibited Uses

Selection Factors

Background

Selection Criteria

Deadlines

Rejection

A First Look: Checklist

3. Write to Your Audience

The Readers

Technical Review Form

Authorizing Statute

Getting Started

Readability

Write to Your Audience: Checklist

4. Establishing Need

Demographics

Establishing Need

Existing Resources

Establishing Need: Checklist

5. Goals and Objectives

Goals

Objectives

Objectives and the Authorizing Statute

Goals and Objectives: Checklist

6. Plan of Operation

Literature Review

Resources and Personnel

Management Plan

Sound Research Methods

Equal Access

Dissemination and Replication

Conclusion

Plan of Operation: Checklist

7. Quality of Key Personnel

Project Director

Staff Distribution

Job Descriptions

Quality of Key Personnel: Checklist

8. Budget Development

Budget Form

Budget Narrative

Years Two and Three

Negotiations

Budget Development: Checklist

9. Evaluation Plan

Implementation Evaluation

Outcome Evaluation

Model Programs

Evaluation Plan: Checklist

10. Commitment and Capacity

Adequacy of Resources

Sustainability

Commitment and Capacity: Checklist

11. Cover Sheets, Abstracts, and Other Miscellany

Cover Sheet

Protection of Human Subjects in Research

Table of Contents

Abstract

Attachments

Submitting Your Application

After Submission

Cover Sheets, Abstracts, and Other Miscellany: Checklist

Resource A: Meeting the Purposes of the Authorizing Statute

Resource B: Community and School Demographics

Resource C: Student Enrollment Data Collection Form

Resource D: Summary Teacher Education/Expertise

Resource E: Process Objectives

Resource F: Outcome Objectives

Resource G: Project Workplan

Resource H: Project Timeline

Resource I: Proposed Staff Distribution

Resource J: Writing An Abstract

Resource K: Glossary

Resource L: Grantwriting FAQs

Resource M: Forms

References

Other Grantwriting Resources

Index

Reviews

"Direct, clear, and concise, this comprehensive book is full of good suggestions for everyone from a novice to an experienced grantwriter. The author’s use of simple language makes it easy to read and understand."

Michael Cormier, Superintendent
Maine School Administration, District #9

"The detail and step-by-step discussion of the grantwriting process presented in this book provide a high level of comfort without being overwhelming. The large number of grant resources and checklists are invaluable."

Bill Ferland, Information Technology Coordinator
Rhode Island Office of Higher Education

"For inexperienced and experienced grantwriters alike, this extremely useful reference book uses an easy-to-read format that encourages readers to go forth in the grantseeker’s world with confidence."

Cynthia Davidson, Assistant Director Financial Aid
Rutgers University

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