I started out just looking for a basic grant writing 101 guide and was surprised to find so many resources available for free, even classes and full text. Even if you eventually hire a consultant or purchase training material, these resources will provide a good introduction to the basic terminology and concepts of grant funding. I’m sure there’s plenty of tips for experienced grant seekers too!
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(Links will open in a new window) 1. This outline describes the seven basic components for a grant proposal. From the Resource Development Initiative, a collaboration of the United Way of Palm Beach County and Children’s Council of Palm Beach County.
The four steps in the grant writing process. Provided by the Minnesota Council on Foundations, based on their popular and time-tested grantseeking courses and materials. By Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox. Published by Carroll & Graf Publishers in 2003, you can read the book in its entirety through Google Books preview. By Waddy Thompson.
The printed version of this book (available for purchase online and off) includes a CD. You can preview and read the entire text through Google Books. A frequently updated list of, delivered by email or online and hosted by CharityChannel. A free 60 minute class that provides an introduction to the grant process for new proposal writers. Available in Atlanta, Cleveland New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. This free class covers an essential component of any grant proposal, the budget.
Available in Atlanta, Cleveland New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC. A free online course offered by The Foundation Center. This course is intended for anyone who wants to know more about foundations, their giving, and their role in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. A free online course offered by The Foundation Center. Covers the organizational elements for non profits who intend to apply from grants from foundations.
Another free online course offered by The Foundation Center. Provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan, which would include grants and other sources. By Jay Mendell. The author offers a free download of this book on his website. Mendell is professor of at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches graduate courses in grantwriting and major gifts fundraising.
By Richard Lambert of The Idea Bank. This 15 page report based upon the author’s workshops, provides descriptions and tips for each of the key components of a grant proposal. This 36 page guide discusses the strategies for funding advocacy, something that foundations may be cautious about, but that is crucial to the mission of many non profit organizations. This is one of several free reports provided by GrantCraft, a project of the Ford Foundation. The reports are designed for foundations not grantees, but may offer insight into the perspective of funders. Are free Web-based grant-writing tools for non-profit organizations, charitable, educational, public organizations, and other community-minded groups. In this free monthly newsletter professional grantwriter and grantwriting instructor Linda Vallejo includes many new grant opportunities, listed by category.
View sample foundation and federal grant proposals from consulting firm, Colorado Grants. If your proposal is too wordy or jargon filled it might not get read. Make sure your grant proposal is written in plain English with this free chapter of the book Editing and Proofreading by Tim North of Scribe Consulting. This free 9 page report from the includes 7 pointers from experienced grantseekers.
Learn from those who have “been there done that!” 19. US Census Data includes information needed for grant proposals and community needs assessment.
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Print out this three page checklist to be sure that your proposal has all the needed information. Provided as a free resource from. This post is part of the Grant Writing article series: 1. By Sandra Sims 3. Entech Control Cracked there. By Sandy Rees 4. By Katie Krueger You can find additional links for grant databases and other resources on the. All the tools you need to discover available grants, plan and write successful proposals to get your cause funded!