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Grant Writing for Small Businesses
Alissa MacMullin | Pacific Chiton Consulting Prepared for: Haida Gwaii Community Futures
May 1, 2016
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Overview
¤ Introduction
¤ Step 1: Development ¤ Business Plan ¤ Logic Model ¤ Gantt Charts
¤ Step 2: Sourcing Grants ¤ Databases ¤ Local/Regional
¤ Examples
¤ Step 3: Writing the Proposal ¤ SMART Objectives ¤ Writing for your audience ¤ Local Relevancy
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Introduction
¤ Pacific Chiton Consulting
¤ MIEDS Grant Writer
¤ BHSc, MPH
¤ SFU Technical Communications Certificate
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Step 1: Development
• Business Plan• Logic Model• Gantt Chart
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Business Plan
¤ Solid business plan – assistance from HG Community Futures (http://www.communityfutures.ca/small-business-toolkit)
¤ Liveplan.com
¤ Key Components ¤ Executive Summary – overview ¤ Cash Flow – grants often require invoicing & reimbursement
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Logic Model
¤ A visual tool or blueprint outlining activities for your program or project, and a prediction of resulting changes
¤ Includes: inputs, activities, participants & outcomes
¤ Logic Model – Community Tool Box ¤ http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/overview/models-
for-community-health-and-development/logic-model-development/main
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Gantt Chart
¤ How-to & history: http://www.gantt.com/
¤ Illustrates a project schedule
¤ Start & finish dates of project elements ¤ Grant applications
¤ Leveraging partnerships
¤ Infrastructure improvements
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Step 2: Sourcing Grants
• Databases• Local/Regional• Examples
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Databases
¤ Canada Business Network ¤ http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/page/2868/
¤ MentorWorks ¤ http://www.mentorworks.ca/contact/
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Local / Regional
¤ Northern Development Business Façade grants ¤ Apply through your local municipal government
¤ Up to $20,000 annually; max. $5000 per applicant
¤ $500 for way-find signage
¤ LOVE Haida Gwaii ¤ Not a grant
¤ $50 for subsidized/in-kind marketing activities (i.e. professional photos, website, contact information)
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Example: Leadership Grant
¤ http://www.leadershipgrants.ca/LeadershipGrants/funding_guidelines.jsp
¤ $1000 -$100,000
¤ Eligible: ¤ Priority for those contributing matching funds
¤ Ineligible: ¤ Personal debt repayment ¤ Acquisition of an existing business ¤ Employee Salaries
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Step 3: Writing Grants
• Objectives• Audience• Local
Relevancy
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Objectives
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Audience
¤ KNOW YOUR FUNDER ¤ What do they like to fund?
¤ What key words does the funder use in their application description or package (i.e. wellness, sustainability, job creation) – use those words!
Your audience wants to: 1. Understand the project
quickly2. Know you’re capable3. To see the most benefit for
their investment
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Local Relevancy
¤ Use local documents to justify activities ¤ Community Plans
¤ Haida Gwaii Marine Plan (tourism businesses, wind or tidal energy projects)
¤ Missions/mandates of non-profit partners
¤ “How does [this] align with Gwaii Trust Goals & Objectives?”
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Summary
¤ The 3 Steps Process is NOT a linear process; ITERATIVE
¤ Finding small business grants is a challenging task
¤ Avoid wordiness, use clear language, & use SMART objectives
¤ Invest in your business plan, it will pay off in the long run!
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Thank you!
QUESTIONS?
Pacific Chiton Consulting Alissa MacMullin E. [email protected]. 778.349.4219
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