1. Winning the Grants You Deserve Lori Dunn, ‘06 HS Toy K-12 PE Program Manager of Seattle Public Schools Laurie Morley, Ed.D Eastern Washington University

2. Presentation Overview Grant Writing Process How to Find Funding Grant Do’s & Don’ts

3. Thought for the Day “For the K-12 physical education teacher, ideas for special projects usually emerge from daily activities of teaching and recognition of the needs of students and the school community. Whether the need is to develop a new physical education curriculum, a course of study, or an after-school program for the school community, grant funds can make it possible.” Bowes, L. (2005). Physical Educator’s Guide to Successful Grant Writing. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA

5. Analysis of Skills Take a few minutes to analysis your strengths and weaknesses in the following areas critical to being successful in securing funding for program projects: Grant Writing Skills: Knowledge of Subject Area Interpersonal skills Writing skills Previous experience(s) soliciting funding from internal & external sources Budget planning Comment on strengths & weaknesses Areas Needing Help (Building your Team): Writing Budget planning Finding funding resources Other(s) Identify areas you need help fulfilling those tasks and individuals who you would like to solicit to join your team

6. Getting Started Vision –Idea Surround yourself with good people –Build a team Begin Early (Preparation) –Develop a proposal strategy Writing Process for a Program Grant

7. How to Find Funding Start in your Backyard: Similar Interests –Community Resources »Service Groups »Businesses –Geographical »Local »State »Region

8. National Sources Government Grants: –Federal register and the catalogue of federal assistance Philanthropic Organizations: –The Foundation Center Curriculum Development Center –The National Endowment for the Humanities

9. National Sources Curriculum Areas in all levels of Science, Math, and Technology –The National Science Foundation U.S Department of Education

11. Grants Do’s & Don’ts Tips for Success

12. Closing Thoughts –Build a Team –Build on Successes –Write What You Know –Latch onto Other People’s Projects –Preparation, Preparation, Preparation –Keep the Funder Informed –Write the Budget Carefully

14. Reference List Corporation for Public Broadcasting: Grant Writing Tips: www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html www.cpb.org/grants/grantwriting.html Bowers, L. (2005). Physical Educator’s Guide to Successful Grant Writing. AAHPERD Publications: Reston, VA. Bonnie Fitware Inc. : www.pesoftware.com www.pesoftware.com Johnson, D. & Schilling, T (2001). Get the Gold: A Physical Educator’s Guide to Grant Writing. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 72 (3).