The Grantseeker's Training Module: Common Elements
An Introduction to the "Real World of Grants"
Grantmaker Types & Types of Grants
Methods Used to Identify Grantmakers
The Grantseeker's Search Engines & Essential Websites
e-Newsletters, e-Notices, Listservs & Virtual Classrooms
Grantmakers
Prospect Worksheets
Locating PF-990s
Grantor Application Packets
Grantmaker Directories
Local, Regional, State, Federal & International Grants (and the laws governing them)
Grants by Subject, Type, and Geography
Analyzing Goodness-of-Fit
Matching on Vision, Mission, Goals & Objectives, Target Group, and Planned Impact
Interpreting PF-990s
Interpreting Notices of Funding Availability
Conducting Trends Analyses
The Grantwriter's Training Module: Common Elements
Overview of the Proposal Development Process
Resources for Grantseekers & Grantwriters
Overview of the Basic Elements of a Grant Proposal
Preparing the Executive Summary and Abstract
Understanding Federal and State Grant Forms
Elements of Standard Budget Worksheets
Organization Description
Project Narrative
Problem Statement; Justification of Need
Literature Review
Assets & Needs Assessments
Project Description
Project Plan (Project Design)
Mission and Vision Statements
Guiding Principles
Treatment-, Model-, or other Professional Approach
Project Aims, Measurable Goals, Measurable Objectives
Short and Long Term Planned Impact
Measuring Outcomes around Outputs
Logic Models
Management Plans
Statement Designating Fiscal Agent
Grants Management Plan
Project Management Plan
Implementation Plan
Potential Problems & Remedies Plan / Feedback Mechanisms / Internal Controls
Key Personnel and their Roles in the Project
Project Budget
Itemized Project Budget
Fundraising Plan
Sustainability Plan
Evaluation Plan & Methodology
Internal and Third-Party Evaluators & Evaluations
Data Collection, Methods & Data Analysis
Formative Evaluation Plan
Summative Evaluation Plan
Dissemination Plan
Supporting Documentation
Certifications & Assurances
Endnotes, Bibliography, Appendices
IRS Determination Letter (City Attorney's Statement for Municipal Applicants)
Annual Report
Organization Budget
Audited Financial Statements and Balance Sheet
Organization Chart (Form of Governance)
Organization Profiles (including Project Partners)
Key Personnel Resumes
Curricula Vitae (Consultants and Evaluators)
Letters of Support and Endorsements
Maps, Tables, Press Releases, Technical Reports
Digital Photographs
Architectural Renderings
Surveys