Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Writing a Grant.

Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas

Writing a Grant


What is a grant?

• A sum of money given to an agency or individual to address a problem or need in the community

• A grant proposal is a written document prepared to ask for the money (funding)

• Grants are not synonymous with contracts• Grant funding is available via both the public

and private sectors


Why is it worthwhile to write a grant proposal?

• You want to start a new project• You want to expand an existing project and costs

cannot be covered in your current budget• You know that you meet the eligibility standards for

awards available via grants• You are able to commit the time, energy, and other

resources needed for the grant-writing process• You have been invited to apply for a grant award


Where might you find postings of Calls for

Proposals, Requests for Proposals, Request for Applications, Notices of Funding Availability, or

Program Announcements?


• The Federal Register• State Contracts Registers• The Foundation Center• Web sites for individual government agencies

and foundations• Special regional centers with walk-in libraries

such as Associated Grantmakers• Notices in a specialized newsletter within

your field


Who can write a grant proposal?

• Simply read the RFP carefully- highlight key and important items, it will lay out necessary components


What are the standard components of a grant

proposal?• Cover letter, title page, and abstract• Statement of the Problem / Needs Statement• Project Description (goals and objectives and

methods / activities)• Evaluation Plan• Budget Request and Budget Justification• Applicant Qualifications • Future Funding Plans / Plans for Sustainability• Appendices


How do you prepare a winning grant

proposal?• Following all directions• Well-organized proposal sections that are

integrated and easy to comprehend• Well researched and documented statement of

the problem• Statement of the problem or need in a way that

explicitly addresses the funder's priorities


How do you prepare a winning grant proposal? (cont.)

• Creative or innovative strategies for addressing the need

• Feasible goals and objectives• Measurable objectives• A sound evaluation plan

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