Grant Workshop by Edutopia 8/28/09

Notes from Grant Workshop by Edutopia 8/28/09:

Needs assessment:

1. Clarify expectations, goals, objectives
2. Review current practices and thoughts
3. Collect and analyze data
4. Identify areas of need
5. Determine where to start

Divide and communicate

1. Abstract
2. Intro
3. Needs
4. Goals and objectives
5. Activities and personal stories
6. Timeline –detailed and tight
7. Evaluation – be exact
8. Budget – to the penny

Final steps

1. Double check requirements
2. Use and editor NOT from the team
3. Let grantmaker know your grant is on the way
4. Follow submission format exactly.
5. Send multiple copies if requested.
6. Be on time.
7. Request receipt if Faxed or Mailed.

Always –
· Give credit to grantor – any chance you get
· Communicate often with everyone
· Share Info – transparency
· Complete reports on time
· Thank partners and grantmakers – pictures/notes from those who benefited (students)
· Plan for sustainability

· Find grant info in many places – many publications (Edutopia) has areas with references.