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Grantwriting 101
Los Angeles Regional Foodbank
Welcome and Introduction
Melisa Quinn
GrantWriter
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15 years experience in nonprofit development
Government, foundation and corporate grants
Pre and post-award administration
Grant Reviewer for Federal and State government
Facilitator for grant training workshops
What is a Grant Proposal?
A grant proposal is
a coherent plan.
The Grant Proposal
A proposal presents the organization’s
credibility as a service provider, financial
manager, producer of results for clients—
essentially that your organization is efficient
and effective in the use of their funds to
achieving their priorities
The Grant Proposal
A proposal should reflect the thoughtful
planning of an applicant seeking funds
from a grantmaking agency—
so that your organization
can increase or improve your services.
Grantwriting is a technical
form of persuasive writing
 convey
passion for a cause
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clearly articulated goals, objectives,
methods, outcomes
 make
an argument in writing – backed by
statistics and other data
The Proposal Writing Process
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Reading grant guidelines and instructions
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Researching demographic and other data
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Developing your programs and services
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Planning your writing schedule
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Writing and editing
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Getting feedback
The Proposal Writing Process
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Time consuming
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Requires great attention to detail
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A complete adherence to deadlines
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Requires great organization and planning
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Takes more people than you might think
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Is a very rewarding endeavor
Grant Types
Government, Foundation
& Corporate Grants
Types of Grant Support
Operating grants
 Project/program support
 Capital
 Equipment
 Endowment
 Seed
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Standard Proposal Sections
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Executive Summary
Organizational History
Statement of Need
Program Description
 Goals
 Measurable Objectives
 Inputs and Outputs
 Activities
 Performance-Based Outcomes
Staff Roles, Responsibilities and Experience
Evaluation Plan
Attachments
*Tax Determination Letter (501c3)
*Board of Directors List
*Audited Financial Statement
*Annual Report
*990 Form
*Annual Operating Budget
*Program Budget
Distinguishing between…
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Goals
Objectives
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Activities
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Outcomes
Program Goals
A goal refers to some big end point you want to
reach. Goals are:
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Broad, general statements of results
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Are “global” “pie-in-the-sky” approaches to
the problem
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Although are broad, must be stated
realistically
Measurable Objectives
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Objectives relate to the goal(s)
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Generally use terms like “increase” “decrease”
“reduce” to show a change
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Include measurable or quantified statements
in numbers or percentages
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Include realistic timeframes for completion
Activities
Activities relate to how the
program will operate, i.e. the
activities of the program; the
methods and/or procedures of
operation.
Outcomes
the ultimate impact you hope to achieve
An outcome refers to changes in
behavior, knowledge, skills and
attitudes of people, or conditions in
the environment.
Tips…
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Make sure your project is a solid fit with the funding
agency’s giving priorities
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Plan your time well--expect the unexpected!
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Make sure you fully understand the distinctions
between goals, objectives, outcomes
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Avoid unsupported assumptions
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Get feedback
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Learn more about grantwriting…
The Proposal Writing Process
An Organizational Planning Instrument
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Improved record-keeping systems
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Enhanced credibility for your organization
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Clarity of goals, objectives and activities
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Increased knowledge in your program area
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Better program evaluations
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Better financial management
Questions & Answers