Writing A Grant—From Start To Finish Workshop 1: So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal E ducational Resource Development & LCC Foundation October 13, 2015

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Today’s workshop will discuss: What grants are (and aren’t) Types of grant funders How to research potential funders LCC’s Educational Resource Development (ERD) and LCC Foundation Proposal planning LCC application process

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal LCC Grant Development Resources: Educational Resource Development (ERD) Researches potential funders (State of MI and federal grants; private foundations) Helps direct proposals through the LCC process Works with grant writing and evaluation consultants Finalizes and submits grant proposals LCC Foundation Researches potential funders (private, corporate, community foundations) Submits foundation and other grants as a 501(c)(3)

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal ERD and the LCC Foundation: Build LCC’s capacity to apply for and receive grant funds

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Grant Definitions: Noun: A sum of money given by an organization, government entity, or individual for a particular purpose. Verb: To consent to carry out for a person.

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal What grant funders require: Most grants fund a specific project and require some level of compliance and reporting on financial expenditure, project performance, and results if a grant is awarded.

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Types of grant funders: Private foundations Community foundations Corporate funders Foundations and marketing $$ State government Federal government

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal What are they thinking? Grant funders want to support projects that: Match their goals and priorities Will have a significant impact Corporate funders want to support projects that: Match their goals and priorities Give them visibility (marketing)

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Grant awards Range from less than $1,000 to millions of dollars. LCC’s policy is that grant applications submitted through ERD request at least $25,000. The LCC Foundation can submit smaller size applications-- talk with them to assess.

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal LCC and LCC Foundation grant awards: MEDC MSF Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program $4.8 million Dept. of Education CCAMPIS $1.3 million MDHS Independent Life Skills Coach $450,000 Mott Foundation $150,000 Pentecost Foundation $15,000

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Sample Grant Postings: grants.gov US Dept. of Education First in the World 2015 application and grant awards Pentecost Foundation Guidestar.org pentecost-foundation.aspx

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Assessing if a funder is a good fit: Their interest areas Potential award amount Complexity of application process Timeline/deadline for submitting application Required LCC matching funds Post-award reportage

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Grant Project Planning: How do you start to develop your grant idea? Michigan Council of Foundations Common Grant Application Form Not all applications use this format, but it can help you start to develop your idea ERD Grant Pre-Approval Form Required for grant application approval by Provosts Cabinet

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Grant Project Planning: Developing the project: Purpose/Need LCC mission, Strategic Plan, Operation 100% Delivery Evaluation (internal or external) Budget & Narrative/Justification (LCC Finance) Organization Information Also consider: Project Partners (internal and external) Planning Team

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal About Project Partners: Funders are looking for partnerships and collaborative projects that broaden their impact. Partnerships show buy-in from the applicant and the community. Partnerships help develop a project idea: Get ideas percolating Provide resources LCC receives requests to be a project partner or show support

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal LCC’s Grant Application Process: Discuss project idea with Supervisor/Dean Complete Pre-application form Get approval from Provost’s Cabinet Work with ERD or Foundation to complete the proposal Get review and approval for submission (One week before due date) Submit (ERD and Foundation) Review the application process—what went well, what could go better next time?

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal After Submitting the Application: Debrief Meeting! Grant teams (including outside grant writer and project evaluator, if used) meet to debrief on the application process: What went well? What could have gone better? Increases what we know about how to prepare grants well—builds our capacity as individuals and within the College. If grant is awarded: Post award budget review and grant report meetings

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal LCC website information available: ERD List of Funding Sources Grant-Related Resources Successful Awards/Active Grants LCC Foundation Professional Development Grants (EDF Members)

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Additional Resources: Grants.gov MI Council of Foundations Directory (annual fee) MSU Library: Grants and Related Resources Foundation Center database Detailed profiles on over 100,000 foundations and corporate giving programs Guidestar.org

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Contact ERD and the LCC Foundation: ERD Jeanne Donado, Grant Development Coordinator ext Vivian Keeney, Grant System Coordinator ext LCC Foundation Dan McKean, Executive Director, ext Peggy Hellwig, Scholarship and Operations Coordinator, ext. 1989

So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal So You Want To Write a Grant Proposal Next workshop—bring your laptop! Developing Your Grant Proposal Idea  Draft your idea  Outline your plan  Research potential funders  Begin writing a Case Statement Tuesday, October 20 10:30 am – 12:30 pm WCP Room 110