1. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Preparing for a Grant Unlocking the Potential Native Learning Center Seminole Tribe of Florida

2. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Preparing for a Grant The purpose of this training is to help you diagnose the grant process, evaluate your idea, plan your project, and organize, write and package your proposal for success and sustainability. Components of a Successful grant Strong Idea Strong Application Strong Support

3. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com For additional help Technical Assistance Hotline 1-866-973-2760

4. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Your Presenter Vince Franco Grants Compliance Manager Native Learning Center (NLC) 6363 Taft Street Hollywood, Florida 33024 VincentFranco@semtribe.com VincentFranco@semtribe.com 1-954-985-2300 Ext. 10651

5. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Any Questions? If you have a question please use the hand tool to raise your hand and type your question into the chat box (next slide). The presenter will work to answer your questions as quickly as possible. Questions will be answered in the order they were received. Please remember to complete the class survey at the end of this course.

6. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com How to ask a question

7. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Technical Issues? Unable to hear us?

8. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Topics Introduction Grant Cycle Planning, Research and Assessment of Your Project Grant Opportunities Evaluating Your Idea Organizing, Writing, and Packaging Award and Implementation Grant Stewardship and Sustainability Closeout

9. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Introduction

10. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Introduction The difference between having a grant proposal accepted or rejected often depends on planning, research and assessment, as well as following the rules, and in meeting deadlines. A grant proposal must engage the funder and show measurably how the grant will make a difference and be used effectively to complete a worthy goal that benefits both parties.

11. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Cycle

12. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Cycle Planning, Research, and Assessment Grant Opportunities Application Evaluation (Is it a good fit?) Organization and Measureable Results Application Development, Packaging, and Submission Award and Implementation Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluating Closeout

13. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Planning, Research and Assessment

14. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Planning, Research and Assessment What are the components of a successful grant application? Strong Idea Strong Application Strong Support

15. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Planning, Research and Assessment What determines which grants are funded? Merit Program Considerations Availability of Funds

16. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Planning, Research and Assessment So why plan, research and assess? You are more likely to get: A logical and thought out concept. An adequate amount of time to complete your application. A better grant application. A more compelling proposal. More connection with the funder.

17. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Planning, Research and Assessment Remember, before you start: Develop and review a needs assessment. Talk to community, staff and others as appropriate. Carefully read instructions for the application. Propose a project about which you are passionate and totally committed to doing.

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19. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Grants.gov www.grants.gov is designed to help you search for grant opportunities throughout the federal government. www.grants.gov

20. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities You have options: Search the Find Grant Opportunities online, in real time. Or…

21. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Subscribe and receive email alerts detailing new grant postings. You can also conduct a detailed search using different criteria. Let’s look a little closer at these options.

22. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Basic Search Browse by Category Browse by Agency Advanced Search

23. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities You can download and complete a grant application at any time, but to submit the application you must be registered with Grants.gov. Before applying for a grant, the steps below must be completed. Request a Data Universal Number System (DUNS), a 9-digit federal identification used to track federal grant money. Go to: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do or call 866-705-5711. http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov recently converted to the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. This system collects, validates, stores and disseminates data in support of federal grant awards. www.ccr.gov www.sam.gov

24. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Download grant application packages.

25. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Another source of grants is through the Foundation Center at www.foundationcenter.org. www.foundationcenter.org

26. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities Foundation Center provides for a foundation search.

27. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Opportunities

28. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Evaluating Your Idea

29. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Evaluating Your Idea The following questions are a tool to flesh out an idea and a starting point to test your readiness to write a grant proposal. What are you passionate about? What is the problem (or need) and why is it important? How is existing knowledge, practice or system inadequate? Why is your idea better? How is it new, unique, or different? What will it contribute and who will benefit from it?

30. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Evaluating Your Idea Can you identify the resources needed for your idea? Can you develop specific goals for your idea? Can you identify short-term outputs from your idea? Can you define long-term results from your idea? ResourcesGoalsOutputs (ST)Results (LT) StaffHire one (1) additional staff person in 2012 Increase clients served by 14% in 2013 Over 1000 clients served in 2013 Facility Technology

31. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Organizing, Writing and Packaging

32. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Organizing, Writing and Packaging Start early Seek advice from colleagues Start with a good idea Review grant criteria Carefully follow instructions

33. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Organizing, Writing and Packaging The basic components of a grant proposal should include the following: Summary or Abstract Introduction for your organization Problem or needs statement Project objectives Project design Project evaluation Future funding or sustainability Project budget

34. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Organizing, Writing and Packaging Basic Components of a Grant Proposal Summary or AbstractOutlines the proposed project IntroductionDescription of the organization (staff, BOD, goals, & operation) Problem or NeedClear, concise, well-supported statement of the issue Project ObjectivesSpecific, goal-oriented, realistic and measurable activities Project DesignA detailed narrative of the plan of action Project evaluationCareful review of performance, operation and improvement Future FundingExplanation of long-term planning and sustainability Project BudgetRevenue and expense with a description

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36. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Award and Implementation A successful grant application: Demonstrates proper merit. Meets all requirements. Shows realistic ability to carry out the project. Adheres to submission deadlines and instructions. Presents project in a logical manner. Explains evaluation criteria.

37. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Award and Implementation Post award monitoring includes: Tracking receipt of required financial and progress reports. Reviewing these reports for deficiencies. Maintaining records of all communications. Conducting site visits, when necessary. Responding to requests for information on the grant.

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39. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Stewardship and Sustainability How will this project be continued when grant funds end? Describe how you will replace grant funds. Specific, realistic and documented plan. Grant funders know your project is a work in progress. The key opportunity is to demonstrate that your organization does good planning.

40. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Grant Stewardship and Sustainability A grant funding plan that is heavily dependent on grant funds will be considered week. List the sources of income and amounts. State which resources are committed, pending, or to be requested. Letter of commitment from partners can make or break a program.

41. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Closeout

42. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Closeout Reviewing expiring grants. Obtaining certification that objectives have been met. Resolving any known issues (ensuring costs are allowable, or the proper disposition of grant- purchased property, etc.). Ensuring the grant file is complete. Complete a final business review, if any. Check to make sure all final reports are submitted and approved. Or take other action as appropriate to officially close the grant.

43. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Review

44. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Review Introduction Grant Cycle Planning, Research and Assessment of Your Project Funding Announcements Evaluating Your Idea Organizing, Writing, and Packaging Award and Implementation Grant Stewardship and Sustainability Closeout Components of a Successful grant Strong Idea Strong Application Strong Support

45. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Technical Issues? Unable to hear us?

46. Grant’s Assistance Hotline: 1.866.973.2760 www.NativeLearningCenter.com Closing Notes If you have any questions or need help, call The NLC Grants Technical Assistance Hotline at 1-866-973-2760! Catch all the latest stuff from the Native Learning Center on our webpage at www.nativelearningcenter.com or on Facebook or Twitter.

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