GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Introductions JULY 2008 Name Location WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP The instructor will now have the participants provide self-introductions. These should be brief and limited to name, system, and position. This short introduction is necessary because of the short time period. It is the instructor’s responsibility to keep the introductions moving

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP APPLICATION OVERVIEW JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP APPLICATION DECISION JULY 2008 Strategic direction Needs Ability to Respond adequately Competition Positioning WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP CAPTURE MANAGER JULY 2008 Comes from the DOD Consulting Environment Has Applications to all Proposals Discipline Better Proposals Provides External and Internal Analysis WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP PROPOSAL PROCESS JULY 2008 Needed for Quality Presentations Commitment of the Right People to the Process Top Management Buy-in WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN NEW FREEDOM APPLICATION JULY 2008 Large urban, Small urban and non-urbanized transportation projects for New Freedom purposes WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

HOW TO READ the application JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT JULY 2008 First draft Final Second draft Go No Go WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Blue Team Pink Team Red Team Gold Team

APPLICATION QUICK READ JULY 2008 Due Date Funding Eligible Projects Contact Last Date for Questions Evaluation Criteria Required Submittals WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP APPLICATION ELEMENTS Definitions Shared Mission Eligible Applicants Eligible Projects Operating Capital Evaluation Criteria Required Application Documents and Attchments Application Checklist JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP APPLICATION ELEMENTS Checklist TAB 1 - Applicant and general project Information TAB 2 - Project description and details TAB 3 - Promoting the development of a coordinated network TAB 4 - Budget information and cost estimates TABS 5-9 - Support documentation TAB 10 – Certifications and Assurances JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP APPENDICES A – Eligible Applicant Matrix B - Eligible Project Examples C - Sample Letter of Commitment D - Non-DOT Federal Programs E - Existing Provider Inventory (Worksheet) F - RPC/MPO Map G – RPC/MPO Contacts H - Sample Notification Letter to RPC/MPO I – Content of a Letter of Support J – Sample Public Notice K – Certification of Public Hearing L - W-9 Taxpayer Identification Number Verification JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP OUTLINING JULY 2008 Prepare a top level topical outline that follows the Application Mimic the numbering, naming conventions Annotate outlines as needed to guide writers Expand into responsibility, date matrix WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP ORGANIZATION JULY 2008 Organize your Proposal the way the Application tells you Organize your Proposal so it is easy to evaluate Group similar ideas Summarize at all levels Use templates to help organize your message WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Service proposals JULY 2008 Create a vision of the change after your proposal is accepted Use good graphics and good writing Identify with people WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WRITING FOR UNDERSTANDING JULY 2008 Lead with a one-page executive summary State your goals as an attractive, positive vision, linked to quantitative objectives Describe acute need of your target population – Appeal emotionally Address the program’s goals in every section WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WRITING FOR UNDERSTANDING JULY 2008 Directly link project objectives, activities, milestones, and costs Link all expenses to activities Use emphasis devices to engage reviewers – graphics, “grabbers” Support all claims Limit appendices WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Strategy for Winning JULY 2008 Establish a Thread – what you want to sell Identify the benefit to the “buyer” Create a “storyboard” Outline a concept Use words and graphics Plan book embellished with description WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP Examples JULY 2008 OK The standard taxi is a new vehicle on the market that is boxy but provides mobility for people with disabilities. Better The standard taxi is a new vehicle on the market that is boxy but provides mobility for people with disabilities. WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP HOW TO PREPARE A BUDGET JULY 2008 WISCONSIN GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP