1. Tips for a Successful Federal Grant Application Deborah Rosenbloom Director of Programs Jewish Women International www.jwi.org

2. Overview Preparation Searching for Opportunities Applying Partnerships Timeline/Process

3. DUNS Data Universal Number System Tracks allocation of federal funds Register now: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

4. CCR Central Contractor Registration Apply at www.ccr.govwww.ccr.gov –Can take 3 business days if already have TIN or EIN –If not, get TIN/EIN from IRS – takes 2 weeks! **RENEW ANNUALLY** (5 business days) For help: https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/doc/UserAccount.pdf –If problem after registering: www.fsd.gov www.fsd.gov E Biz POC (point of contact) Special Password: M Pin E Biz POC to designate AOR who may submit AOR = authorized organization representative

5. AOR process AOR needs user name/password –Must wait 1 business day after getting CCR –Then complete profile on Grants.gov –Must know DUNS to complete profile User name/password = electronic signature E Biz POC gets email AOR applied for user name/password E Biz POC logs on grants.gov using M PIN to approve AOR gets confirmation email

6. Registration Checklist + Details 1. Step by Step Guide to Registration http://www.grants.gov/section910/Grants.go vRegistrationBrochure.pdf 2. Applicant User Guide http://www.grants.gov/assets/ApplicantUse rGuide.pdf

7. How to locate grants List-serves Check websites Subscribe: www.grants.govwww.grants.gov

8. Request for Proposals (RFP) Posted Submit Letter of Intent (LOI) Register for TA Conference Call Ensure organization has completed DUNS, CCR, E Biz POC, AOR process! Complete standard assurances Get signatures! Get Financial statements (usually audit)

9. T/A Conference Call Register Read RFP Determine questions Email or ask questions

10. Realistic project responsive to request collaborative partners capacity to accomplish –Expertise, budget, timeframe

11. Critical to Success Call grant office for clarification Collaborate with community stakeholders Start early and don’t give up

12. Partnerships Why? Who? –What makes a good partner? Working relationship: reach out now Complements your expertise Brings additional resources Increases likelihood of successful project

13. Writing the proposal Read RFP again Call grant office for clarification, if needed Assign staff responsibilities for grant Internal timeline Start collecting letters of support

14. Basics of writing Over write, edit later Use bullets, lead the reader Keep editing and share with partners Be sure proposal is responsive Use language from solicitation Double check font size, page length Outsider to read for clarity and typos

15. Narrative Statement of need Measurable objectives Program description and plan Organizational capacity Staff expertise **Don’t assume reader is familiar with your organization or work**

16. Four Key Questions 1.Why do you need the funding? 2.What you will do with the funding? 3.Why you? – capacity and resources you and partners bring to the project 4.How much $$ do you need?  Be sure Need Statement connects to the Project.

17. Abstract Don’t write at last minute Selling tool Strong, dynamic summary of project

18. Budget and Budget Narrative Be realistic Relate to project Clearly show how $$ will be spent

19. Partner letters (MOU) Clearly state history/relationship Clearly state responsibilities in project and how will work together

20. Letters of Support List of potential letters Assign staff and timeline Provide description of project Provide address and solicitation #

21. Before Uploading & Sending Check for correct signatures Double check on page limit/font Follow order of documents as requested Upload early in day Post hardcopy by deadline Save copy for your files

22. Questions? Deborah Rosenbloom drosenbloom@jwi.org www.jwi.org