Grant Writing For your Youth Development Center

What is a Grant anyway?  A grant is a Contract or an agreement. It is a partnership. The grantor provides funds The grantee provides a necessary service to the community

How much of an organizations budget should come from foundation grants? Answer: 12%  Other income sources:  Individual contributions 76%  Bequests 8%  Corporate Philanthropy 4%

Popular Myths Grant writing is DIFFICULT Grant Writing is not Rocket Science. If you know how to: 1.Write clear and simple sentences 2.Follow Directions

Another Myth It’s a NUMBERS game Grant writing is not about numbers Grant writing is about relationships

Stages of a Grant Proposal Pre-planning10% Research & Writing60% Editing20% Preparing attachments10% % of time to spend

Components of a grant proposal Summary Introduction of the organization Problem Statement Program Outcomes Methods Evaluation Sustainability Budget Attachments

Summary One paragraph overview (including the budget)

Introduction of Organization History Mission Statement Services and Programs

Problem Statement “ The youth in our area are negatively impacted by the challenges of poverty, homelessness, gang violence, and crime. Some struggle with disabilities and are academically challenged”

Program Outcomes Goals and Objectives Clear and Achievable

Methods How When How long Who Where

Evaluation Data Gathering Methods Surveys Questionnaires

Sustainability What are your plans after the grant monies run out?

Budget Budget Form Budget Narrative Tells what you will do with those numbers

Attachments 501©3 status Organization budget Program budget board of directors IRS form 990 audited financial statement letters of support. Tip: Keep these in a folder on your PC and hardcopy

Thank You! Don’t Forget to say “Thanks” No response: ask for feedback Yes response: Send Thank You card and get ready for what’s next

Researching for Grants A couple of sites to begin your research include: ntshttp:// nts

REFERENCES Community Coalition South L.A. (Coco) (2009) workshops attended S. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA workshops attended. Main office: 5665 SW Meadows Rd, Suite 160 Lake Oswego, OR Rosso, H. (2003). Achieving excellence in fund raising, 2nd ed., San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Weinstein, S. (2009). The complete guide to fundraising management, 3rd ed., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc.