Presented by Janise Wiggins Grant Me Success Academy

Presented by: Janise Wiggins Grant Me Success Academy GRANT WRITING ESSENTIALS: TOLD BY A FEDERAL GRANT REVIEWER

About Janise Over 20 years of Experience in Non-Profit and Grants ◦ ◦ BSW and MPA both from UNLV Certified Public Manager National 40 Under 40 Award in Health recipient Health Advocate of the Year Award recipient Has worked for with various government agencies at State and Local levels, including, HIV/AIDS programs, outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, mental and behavioral health, Medicaid, corrections, and public health Federal Grant Reviewer for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) for past 13 years.

Training Expectations Describe basic elements of most grant proposals Describe common errors in grant writing Learn how to develop an appropriate budget and budget justification

Common Funding Sources Types of Funding Sources ◦ Federal Grants ◦ State or Local Grants ◦ Foundations Grants ◦ Corporate Donations

Grant Solicitation Notices Request for Proposal (RFP) Request for Application (RFA) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Cover Sheet Applicant/Entity/Business Name Business Address Mailing Address Main Phone Number Fax Number Email Website Type of Entity (Government, Faith-Based, Non-Profit, For-Proft, etc. ) Tax Identification Number Federal DUNS Number Primary Contact Project Director Amount of Funding Requested

Grant Writing Preparation Read guidelines carefully more than once, then ask funder for any clarification Pay attention to information in Guidelines Follow all Guidelines and ask question if unclear

Common Documents for Applications Gather relevant and permissible materials: ◦ Relevant Licensures and Certifications ◦ Policies and Procedures ◦ Job Descriptions ◦ Resumes and Biographical Sketches ◦ Letters of Support ◦ Memorandums of Understanding ◦ Insurance Documents ◦ Agency Budget

Proposal Team & Timelines Assemble a Grant Proposal Team Hire Grant Consultant when appropriate for guidance Contact Key Collaborative Partners Prepare Proposal Outline Make assignments & edit internal drafts Seek independent review of Final Draft by Grant Consultant Make 3 Copies Submit Final Proposal 2 -3 days before Deadline

Prepare to Receive Funding! Prepare Service Location Develop any additional Policies & Procedures Interview Proposed Staff/Volunteers Prepare and conduct necessary training Develop any needed Forms for services Develop Tools needed for Program Evaluation

What to do when Grant Application is Successful? ! Hire and Train Staff and Volunteers Be ready to Implement Services in 30 -60 days Learn about the Payment Process Begin Data Collection for Evaluation Stay to constant Contact with funder Attend any available Grantee Training Prepare a Program Continuation Plan

What to do if your Grant Application is NOT funded? Write a Thank You letter to the Funder Ask for feedback on Application Address concerns related to feedback Continue to look for similar and other related funding opportunities Reapply with an improved application

SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP CAPACITY – Ability to rally ongoing partners around mission and vision of organization; withstand troubling times while remaining positive, as well as prioritize, give directions and make decisions FINANCIAL – Ability to generate resources to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future PROGRAMMING – Ability to develop, mature and end programs that are responsive to your organization’s target population over an extended period of time (years and years) ◦ Think YWCA, YMCA, Catholic Charities, United Way, Make a Wish, and Salvation Army

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