Grant Writing

Grant Writing Resources

There are numerous grants available through a wide range of private foundations and public agencies. To obtain these grants, you need to know how to prepare proposals that meet funding agency requirements. The following resources can help you write successful proposals that will increase your chance for securing additional funding for your program.

About.com Grant Writing
http://712educators.about.com/od/grantwriting/
Links to a variety of sources about grant writing

Beginning Grant Writing - An Educator's Guide
http://www.uml.edu/College/Education/Faculty/lebaron/GRANTBEGIN/
This site includes:

• Resources index
  
• Private funding sources
  
• Basic Elements of a Proposal
  
• How to Write a Grant
  
• Technical Assistance including steps to effective grant writing
  
• Words of Wisdom
  
• Additional Resources

Grant Writing Tools for Non-profits
http://www.npguides.org/
Non-profit guides are free web-based grant-writing tools for non-provide organization as well as educational institutions. The guides include:

• Guidelines - grant-writing tips
  
• Preliminary proposal
  
• Full proposal (including components, sample cover letter, cover sheet, budget)
  
• Sample proposals for foundations and government agencies
  
• Links to grantmakers, grantseeking resources and glossaries

Guide for Writing a Funding Proposal by Dr. S. Joseph Levine, Michigan State University
http://www.learnerassociates.net/proposal/
Online guide that includes writing hints and examples for:

• Project overview
  
• Background information and statement of the problem
  
• Project details
  
• Available resources
  
• Needed resources
  
• Evaluation plan
  
• Appendices
  The site also links to an sample proposal, printable version of all the writing hints, a selection of books and other links.

TERC Grant Writing Guide
http://ra.terc.edu/publications/TERC_pubs/TERCGrantManual/TOC.html
This site includes four chapters as well as appendices. Chapter 3 focuses on writing a proposal including:

• Proposal contents
  
• Cover letter
  
• Table of contents
  
• Abstract
  
• Needs
  
• Objectives and methods
  
• Suitability of school and staff
  
• Evaluation
  
• Budget
  
• Dissemination
  
• Process of producing a proposal

The Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org/
http://www.fdncenter.org/for_individuals/;jsessionid=UWPSBPGXDL50SP5QALTCGXD5AAAACI2F
Clearinghouse for information on funding trends, processes, publications, grant writing, and links to web sites of grant makers.

Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/writing.htm
This site includes sections of writing a standard grant proposal including:

• Summary
  
• Organizational information
  
• Problem/need/situation description
  
• Work plan/specific activities
  
• Impact of activities
  
• Evaluation
  
• Other funding
  
• Future funding
  
• Budget
  
• Supplementary materials