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FUNDING YOUR PROGRAM. How do you make it all happen?. First Step: PROJECT PLANNING. How to plan your project and make your partnership work. Identify the Problem. Is it a physical need? Is it a staffing need? Is it an educational need?. Define the nature of the problem -. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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FUNDING YOUR PROGRAM
How do you make it all happen?
First Step:PROJECT PLANNING
How to plan your project and make your partnership work...
Identify the Problem
• Is it a physical need?
• Is it a staffing need?
• Is it an educational need?
Define the nature of the problem -
Assess the ProblemWho does the problem affect?
• A community?
• A watershed?
• Is it a statewide problem?
• National/global?
How are they affected?
Identify the Causes
Why does this problem occur?
Is a resource unavailable?• Materials• equipment
Are additional skills needed? Is communication limited?
Address the Problem Will a partnership solve or
significantly improve the situation?
Are there other members in the community who face the same problem?
Do prospective partners have a reason to participate?
Develop Project Goals
How will the partners address the problem?
What outcomes would you like from this project?
How will the improved situation benefit your target group?
Evaluating your Project
How will you know if your project was successful?
How will you determine
if your methods worked?
BUDGET: What do you need to address the problem?
Goods and supplies Equipment Labor Technical assistance Office space Professional development opportunities
Do You Need aGrant Proposal?
Do you have the talent and materials within your partnership to complete the project?
Could your problem be addressed by having local vendors provide materials or make other contributions? [New partners!]
Could a community fundraiser fulfill your needs?
If you answered yes to any of these questions … then you may NOT need to write a proposal.
Budget Your Time
Make a schedule!!!
• 80% planning the project
• 20% writing the proposal
Next Steps
1. Begin researching funding sources - but
remember that funders are partners, too
2. Collect materials to write your proposal
•Your mission/purpose •Staff background, skills•Budget estimates•Project support•IRS documentation
Things to Think About -Before Writing
Have a project vision but think specifics:• Who are the clients? What is the project
purpose?
• Who is an appropriate funder? What is their budget cycle?
• Who will be the grantee? Who is eligible?
COMPONENTS OF A PROPOSAL
Executive Summary Introduction Problem Statement Objectives Methods Budget Evaluation
Executive Summary
Previews the proposal
Extracts a bit from each
section Different from the cover
letter - part of the proposal
Introduction: Describes the Qualifications of the Applicant
and the Partners
Credibility
Credibility
Credibility
Problem Statement
Why is this a problem or issue? Define the scope - localize the
problem Prove the problem or need Offer examples, quotations Give the bad result if the
problem is not addressed
Objectives:Must be Measurable
How many will be affected?
How much will be provided?
By when?
Methods
How will the project be accomplished?
What is the process? Who will complete it? What is the timeline?
Evaluation
Tools that measure success
Review of program delivery
Sharing of new information
Budget: Table and Narrative
Reflects the project description Must be accurate and add up correctly Should be reasonable Should not create more questions
Future Funding
Commitment to the project if not funded now
Community support Your plan to increase support
• grassroots• informal• formal
SHOW ME THE MONEY
How to work with funders
References and resources to find external funding
Remember, Funders Are Partners!
Build a relationship Be courteous Respect their time Know their interests Discuss opportunities Follow up
And Partners Like to be Recognized
Made possible by grants from the Dasher, Dancer and Vixen Foundations
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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Tips for Working with Funders
Grant guidelines and annual reports
telephone or 1-page inquiry letter
Other funders?
Get the Gold Star for...
Coordination Strong outcomes Realistic budget Being brief, well organized, on time Knowing the funder’s budget cycle Working with a proofreader
What to Look For Does your project meet the funder’s
interest (purpose/mission)? Are you an eligible applicant? Does it support projects in your area? What size grants does it give (assets)? What is the application process? What are the grant criteria?
State Partners State agencies - grants, programs Non-governmental organizations Universities Cooperating and friends
organizations Individual donors
More State Resources Corporations - with headquarters
or regional offices in your state Local business associations (e.g.,
Rotary Club) Local community organizations
What
if we still
need money?
What
if we still
need money?
Three Types of Grants
Federal
Foundation
Corporate
How do we find Funders?
Federal Grants Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance
Federal Register
Specialty Catalogs• EPA Catalog of Federal Funding Sources
for Watershed Protection
Foundations and Corporations $213B in 2001
76% Individuals
8% Bequests
12% Foundations
4% Corporations
Where it goes:
7% environmentaland animal
3% science andtechnology
25% education
65% other
Where the money comes from:
References
Foundation Directories Corporate Funding Directories Chronicle of Philanthropy
On the Net Internet
• Foundation Center Online (http://www.fdncenter.org)• Foundation searches, 990s• Learning Center
• Specialized sites (e.g., http:// www.schoolgrants.org/)
Libraries• Foundation Center Collections
What if You Don’t Get the Grant?
Follow up - ask:• Any hints to increase
success next time?• Any other funders
recommended? Don’t burn any
bridges
You got the Grant!!
Celebrate
Yippee!!Yahoo!!
Remember Your Partners
Write thank-you note Grant agreement Reporting Keep in touch
It’s really all about building solid relationships.
For more information on how to write grant proposals, check out NCTC’s course:
Grantwriting for Conservation
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