Friday, April 10, 2009

Grant Writing 101

Grant Writing: Ideas Behind Much Needed Funding

Locating Grants

Before Writing
Consider:
What education need must be fulfilled?
What amount of funding is necessary?
Can the grant be aligned with the school?
What research must be done?
How will progress be tracked?
Can the project be edited to match award requirements?

The Writing Process

Writing the Grant

State the outcome desired.
Find research to support goals.
Maintain innovative ideas.
Stay organized.
Keep funding rules on hand for reference.
Be honest and realistic.

Resources:

Kelly, Melissa. "Grant Writing". About.com. April 7, 2009 http://712educators.about.com/cs/grantwriting/a/grantwriting_2.htm.

Mebane Middle School Reading /Language Arts Teacher
(6 grants written)

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