grants and proposal writing national network of libraries south central region (scr)
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Grants and Proposal WritingNational Network of LibrariesSouth Central Region (SCR)
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Agenda Common mistakes Locating funding The proposal The budget Finishing touches
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Ten Common Mistakes
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Common Mistakes Poor writing No project planning Inaccurate costs Typos Buzzwords Budget ≠ Narrative Last minute writing Assuming reviewers are experts Ignoring instructions Idea ≠ purpose of award
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Locating Funding
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The “Lingo” RFP: Request for Proposals RFA: Request for Applications CFA: Call for Applications Letter of Intent Letter of application
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Matchmaker What types of projects is the funder
interested in? Look for buzzwords or phrases:
Program Areas Initiatives Scope
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Who are the Funders? Government (Federal, State, and Local) Associations Small Businesses Foundations
Private Corporate Community
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Getting Started
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Things to Remember Start early Review the RFP written guidelines Pay attention to deadlines
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Before Starting to Write Gather background information Identify project needs Sketch a rough draft of the budget Determine who will write the proposal
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Figure out: Explain Highlight each item in
the narrative that will appear in the budget
Every item that appears in the budget must be described in the narrative
Breakdown each item into parts; be intuitive
Equipment $2000
Equipment
HP computer No.
$1500
HP printer No. $500
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Think of Your Reviewers Avoid excessive “wordiness”
Have someone else read the proposal
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Sections of the Proposal
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Summary Statement Your project in a nutshell Answer: who, what, how, how much Also known as an executive summary
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Identification of Need How do you know? How will your project address that need?
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Target Population Census Bureau: www.census.gov Fedstats: www.fedstats.gov Community Health Status Indicators:wwwn.cdc.gov/CommunityHealth
Population
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Goals and Objectives: Goals Goal: broad statement of the result of
change General aka “Lukewarm” Ideally what will happen?
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Goals and Objectives: Objectives
Smart
Specific
Attainable
Measurable
Relevant
Time Bond
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Project Plan Specific activities to achieve the
objectives Describe
What How How long Project staff
Details, details
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Organization Information
Mission
Number of
Employees
Date Founde
d
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Evaluation Establish baseline date first Determine the success of a project Evaluate each goal and objective Outreach and Evaluation Research
Center (OERC) nnlm.gov/evaluation
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Continuation of Activities Will the project continue? What will be done with the information?
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The Budget
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Indirect Costs Costs not readily identifiable with a
particular cost objective, but necessary to the operation of the institution
Some grants do not allow or cap the level of IDC
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Be realistic and complete Ensure that RFP allows for funding of the
items included in your narrative Include you will need Contact funder with questions
everything
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Do not forget anything In-kind costs Specifications Quotes Hourly Rates Salary
breakdowns Travel
Miles per gallon Per diem
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Final Budget Thoughts Ensure that your figures add up
correctly Ensure that your proposed budget does
not surpass the total funding amountBudge
t
Cost
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Putting it Together Include a table of contents Do not bind the proposal Do not forget the appendices
Chart, graphs Surveys Letters of Support
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Conclusion
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Marcus Spann, MLISCommunity Health CoordinatorHouston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library1133 John Freeman BlvdHouston TX, [email protected]