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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
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#1 Grants are hot right now, but they are also extremely misunderstood. People think that all you need to do to get grant money is to incorporate as a not-for-profit organization and wait for money to fall out of the sky.
#2 The world of grants is not like the lottery. You have to be in it to win it, but you also have to represent yourself and your organization in the best possible light. If you can’t do that, then do not apply.
#3 The US Department of Education has funded parent centers in schools for more than 20 years. These centers are supposed to be developed and run by parents, but the types of activities available to parents are chosen by the Department of Education.
#4 There are three types of organizations: grassroots, small, and large. The kind of work you want to do and the size of your organization will determine where you should look for funding.

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Publié par	Everest Media LLC
Date de parution	28 mars 2022
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781669368106
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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#1

Grants are hot right now, but they are also extremely misunderstood. People think that all you need to do to get grant money is to incorporate as a not-for-profit organization and wait for money to fall out of the sky.

#2

The world of grants is not like the lottery. You have to be in it to win it, but you also have to represent yourself and your organization in the best possible light. If you can’t do that, then do not apply.

#3

The US Department of Education has funded parent centers in schools for more than 20 years. These centers are supposed to be developed and run by parents, but the types of activities available to parents are chosen by the Department of Education.

#4

There are three types of organizations: grassroots, small, and large. The kind of work you want to do and the size of your organization will determine where you should look for funding.

#5

Social service agencies are not-for-profit organizations, local government agencies, or for-profit businesses that address the needs of groups of people of all ages and types. They range in size from a volunteer or paid staff of two serving a small neighborhood area to huge, citywide, regional, or even national agencies.

#6

The Internal Revenue Service defines many kinds of not-for-profit corporations, but the section that covers most social service organizations is 501(c)(3). Contributions to 501(c)(3)s are tax deductible, so individual donors as well as foundations and government entities are more inclined to fund this type of organization.

#7

Advocacy groups, which funders say are more important than ever, are interested in specific issues and issues that affect their community. They may be incorporated as not-for-profit organizations, but they are not 501(c)(3)s because this section of the law specifically prohibits tax-exempt organizations from lobbying the government.

#8

Grants are generally directed to specific types of organizations. Some federal grants, for example, may be awarded only to a local or state government agency, local education agency, or institution of higher education.

#9

The best way to prepare for writing a grant proposal is to know who you are and what you want to accomplish. You may not be eligible for every grant, and you may need to do a few important things before applying for a grant.

#10

There is a misconception about grants – that everyone should apply for them. However, not everyone needs money. You need volunteers, student teachers, student lawyers, or student social workers.

#11

Before you start applying for grants, you must have a problem that you want to solve, decide what you need to do to solve it, and figure out how much it might cost. The better designed your program is to address the need, and the more other funding you have raised or resources you have found to support it, the more likely you are to win grants.

#12

If you are a grant applicant, it is important to remember that all fundraising should flow from and support your mission. If you provide services for senior citizens, and then suddenly decide to apply for grants for preschoolers just because there’s money available, you may dilute your organization’s effectiveness.

#13

Grantseekers should also check if there is a common application form in use in their area, and follow it to the letter when preparing their proposals. Government grants are typically announced through requests for proposals, notices of funding availability, funding opportunity announcements, or other notices.

#14

Foundations are a great source of funding. They range in size from tiny family foundations with no staff and budgets under $100,000 to huge organizations that have dozens of professional staff members and give away millions each year.

#15

There are many foundations that can help you get funding, and you should always try to find the right one for you. The two resources that can help you find foundations are the Foundation Center and The Grantsmanship Center.

#16

The Foundation Center provides information and other support to foundations, researchers in the field of philanthropy, and grant seekers. It also has a directory of foundations and a directory online that lets you search for funders by state.

#17

Some foundations are interested in new organizations and may even offer some technical assistance in preparing a proposal, but most want to know that you know the ropes. Let the foundation see that you are aware of its work, that you have studied the annual report, and that you have looked at the organizations and individuals it has funded.

#18

Companies and local businesses may fulfill their civic responsibilities through grants and sponsorships to nonprofit organizations. Remember that in a bad economy, many businesses may cut back on their giving.

#19

Federal grants are made to accomplish some public purpose. The nature of the grant, eligible recipients, the method of award, and the terms and conditions are specified in the legislation that creates each grant program and in detailed regulations that are either laid out in the statute or added by the funding agency.

#20

Some cities make grant information available free of charge to residents through a municipal library, government office, or other public information center. School systems may provide such grant information to staff, parents, and students.

#21

Call and visit your local elected officials and invite them to events. Their staff will attend, but they are the ones who will make funding recommendations so it’s important to keep them informed.

#22

If your organization does not have Internet access, make this your top priority. The cost is low, and the benefits are significant for any organization, especially the staff who need information to design programs and seek funding for them.

#23

The grant process is easy, and it shouldn’t cost you a fortune or take hours of your time. You should read trade publications in your field of interest so that your grant proposal reflects current trends and best practices.

#24

The best answer for each of the following questions is: a. Most RFPs include a description of the program you must propose in order to win a grant, guidelines you must follow, and a due date for submission of the proposal.

#25

You will need to respond to the following essay questions: How much money do I need to run my project. What will the budget look like. Will the costs be primarily for staff, or consultants, or equipment and supplies.

#26

When I first started writing grant proposals, I didn’t pay any attention to the grant application package. It was usually cumbersome and uninviting. I would skim over the thing quickly and not look at it again until I needed to write the proposal.

#27

Grant applications vary wildly, and it is a mistake to skim them. Each reading will reveal something you missed during an earlier reading. Each package should answer a slew of important questions, but you must know what to ask.

#28

The Internet will become more and more important as you apply for grants. You must become comfortable with it, and search for grant opportunities and background information online.

#29

You must first find out whether your organization is eligible to apply for the grant described in the package. The eligibility requirements can be very misleading, and it is not uncommon for foundations and corporations to establish geographic target areas, and extremely rare for them to give grants to organizations outside those boundaries.

#30

The grant process is a lot more complicated than it seems. Proposals are developed in response to a request for proposals, request for applications, or other guidelines issued by a grantmaking government agency or foundation. The RFP and RFA stipulate in no uncertain terms what the grantmaker wants.

#31

The Foundation Directory, among other references, lists the largest grants given by a foundation in a recent year and the names of organizations that have received them. Government websites list the winners of recent competitions.

#32

The amount of money that the grantmaker wants to give is usually specified in the announcement. It is very tempting to ignore this, but consider how you would react if your daughter asked you for a generous graduation gift and instead wanted an eight-week African safari.

#33

You must address every question and topic that is included in the application. Not only must you answer every question, but you should outline your proposal with subheads that reflect each question to make it clear to the reader that you are very responsive to the funder’s interests and concerns.

#34

Keep in mind that the people who write the RFPs and guidelines are proud of their documents. Keep that in mind during every minute you spend on the proposal writing process.