Basics of Grant Writing
Learn the basics of grant writing, from finding grant announcements to understanding funding priorities and selection criteria. Discover common definitions and application organization tips. Prepare your proposal effectively with formatting guidelines, clear language, and accurate budget figures. Avoid common mistakes and ensure a successful submission by following the tips provided.
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Grant Announcements *Location of these announcements www.ed.gov/news/fedregister http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.htmp www.grants.gov(Notice Inviting Applicants only)
Funding priorities three different types of priorities: 1. Absolute 2. Competitive 3. Invitational
*Selection criteria Quality of the project design (Point range 30-50) Quality of project (Point range 10-40) Need for the (Point range 10-25) Significance (Point range 15-25)
Quality of management plan. (Point range 5-20) Quality of project services (Point range 20-25 Quality of project personnel (Point range 5-10) Adequacy of resources (Point range 10-30)
Common Definitions Community-Based Organization Local educational agency (or LEA) State Educational Agency Budget (Financial Plan) Grantee Project
Application Organization Tips GettingStarted time to prepare Read the entire application package Contact the competition manager
Preparing Your Proposal Follow Formatting Guidelines Make Proposal Easy to Read Clear Language Funding Request is Appropriate Budget Figures are Accurate Proofread, Proofread, Proofread:
Proofread, Proofread, Proofread:
Submitting Your Proposal Don t wait till the last minute Know deadline date and time Technical Difficulty, No Problem HARD COPY Have someone else proofread Double check information
Common Mistakes No Time Not Reading Package Not following format Did not us required Signatures Did not PROOFREAD!!