3. 1.Define the project 2.Identify the right funding source(s) 3.Gain specific funding information and interpret the guidelines 4.Prepare the application 5.Submit the application 6.After submission ideas

4. Step 1: Define the project Identifying your need.  What do you want the money for?  How much do you need?  What need or problem are you trying to address?  What is the background of the problem (how did it come about)?  What is the project that will solve the problem?

5. Step 2: Identify the right funding source(s)  1. Federal Funding  $100,000 +  Requires Request for Proposal  2. State Funding  $100,00 +  3. Foundation or Corporate Funding  Under $100,000

6. Key Element  Find a funder that  Their desires and requirements match yours  The funder wants certain particulars, and only projects that match those particulars get funded no matter how unique, wonderful, or worthy it is.  So find a compatible funding source interested in solving the same kind of problems that you are.

7. Step 3: Gain specific funding information and interpret the guidelines  Finding the Right match  Research the foundation or agency  Get the application and all guidelines and read them  Read them again

8. Once You Find A Good Match  Double check their interests  Obtain funding literature and application  Read all literature completely.  Make sure that your organization and your proposed project meet all of the funder’s eligibility criteria.  Make sure that you are thoroughly familiar with your project

9. 4. Prepare The Application  Most grants require the same basic information  Larger grants may require more  There are generally six components that need to be presented.  Executive Summary  Problem or Need Statement  Project Description  Funding Requirements  Applicant and its Expertise  Attachments

10. Step 5: Submit the application  Double check everything  Have someone else double check everything  Include a 1-page cover letter  Deliver before due date  Follow up only after specific date

11. Sarah Evans - Lincoln Electric Robert J Visdos - Workforce Institute, Portland, Oregon Lent, Lia. Grant Writing 101.pdf taken from the Internet 4/1/2015 take from: http://hippyusa.org/memanage/pdf/Grant%20Writing%20101_Lia%20Lent.pdf 501-537-7727. llent@hippyusa.org North Carolina State University. Grant Writing Made Easy.pdf taken from the Internet 4/1/2015 form: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/ora/preaward/documents/GrantWritingMadeEasy.pdf St Helens High School Bonnie Adams and Jacquelin Martin