Grant Writing How easy can it be? *Susan Henning – KPHA Intern BA in Kinesiology with emphasis in Health Education & Promotion Minor in Sociology

We need Money, Now ! Search for a Source Federal State Local Private Corporation Religious Group Get to know your potential donor Inside and Out

What does their RFP say Read it carefully Do you meet all the requirements- Ooops Start now - Template Highlight your tasks Make a plan - GrantMap

Whats the plan ? Step 1 Why am I applying for this grant Step 2 The Problem or Need Step 3 Objectives Step 4 Process Objectives Step 5 Methods

Credibility statement & Introduction Who are you – Your Mission Statement What makes you special Be BOLD Use statistics* to prove your point *national, state and local

Problem/needs assessment Be specific but... Do not use I, you, we

Goals & Objectives Timeline Month 1, 2, 3

Methods: Be Specific

Evaluation Dont leave it until the end Your direction

Budget Know your costs Give them more than they need Resources: – gsa.gov travel per diam rates

Proposal Summary They will most likely read this first Have an outsider read your proposal

How long will it take ? ??? It could take up to a year Your aim should be to build a network of foundation and corporate funders. Relationships

where can I find Help ? The Grantor Networking Personal Relationships Foundation Center – Knowledge to Build On nonprofits/

Plan ahead for tomorrow ! Grant Writing, USA Andy Anderson – 25 yrs experience University Grant Writing Certification Program Fort Hays State University Dr. Keith Cambell – 20 yrs experience