Grant Proposal Writing Business Format System

Grant Proposal Writing

Business Format System

Henry Tarkington

Back on Track Inc.

Copyright © 2011 by Henry Tarkington

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Balboa Press rev. date: 11/07/2011

Contents

Introduction

Forward

Preface

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Chapter IX

Chapter X

Introduction

The GOAL of this Book

• To teach you how to write an excellent Grant \Proposal.

• To teach you how to identify suitable Funding Sources and how to approach Funders.

• To show you how to position your Agency to be more successful in Winning Grants.

• To teach you how to think like a Winner in the Grant Proposal Writing Arena.

YOU’RE GOAL

• To learn how to write a Grant Proposal that is Fundable.

• To complete a two-page Proposal, suitable for mailing to Prospective Funders.

• To identify Prospective Funding Sources.

• To use the Internet as a powerful tool that assists you in the Grant seeking process.

• To make phone calls to Prospective Funders.

• To learn how to position your Agency for success in the Grant. Proposal Writing Arena

METHOD OF LEARNING

Some people learn better by hearing, others learn better by reading, and others learn better by writing. To accommodate the different learning styles of people, this book includes materials for all three styles of learning.

1. You will see by reading C D accompanying your book.

2. You will see by reading your book.

3. Participate in written exercises to develop written skills.

4. Share your own experience in the process of Grant seeking.

Use the Internet to:

• Research data for a Needs Assessment

• Research your Service Interest

• Research Funding Sources

• Practice writing Proposal.

The Henry Tarkington Foundation

Henry Tarkington has over eleven years of fund raising experience. He has worked a wide range of institutions from grassroots to national organizations. Request for Proposals (RFP)

The selection criteria as follows:

• Two page Proposal, no longer.

• No Attachments.

• Twelve point type, one-inch margins, single-spaced.

• The Program is based on a compelling Need as described in the Need Statement.

• The Proposal includes clear Goals, Objectives and Outcomes.

• The amount requested does not exceed five thousand dollars.

• Due: At the end of your book, award made to the best Proposal submitted.

Forward

Every year billions of dollars are given away to entrepreneurs, organizations, home buyers, investors. Grants are given to fund their projects, scholarships, fellowships, medical care, and educational assistance. Grants for job training programs, subsidies, small business grants and the list continues on for the foreseeable future. Grants can be used to fund new construction and the purchase of new equipment. Grants to support original and creative program ideas that foster the growth new business where there is a need.

In this book, I will provide you with valuable information about:

• What government programs are available for real estate investment, business and education?

• How to apply for government loans or grants?

• The government agencies that handle most grants and low-interest loan programs.

• Where to apply for government grants and loan?

• Achieve Your Visions, Dreams and Ideas with Government loans, grants and subsidies:

• What is it that you want more than anything?

• Do you want to buy a new home?

• Do you want to own rental property?

• Do you want to start your own business?

• Do you have an invention you want to bring to the market?

Remember, the money is out there. You only need to know where to go, what to do and then do it!

The Grant Master

Henry Tarkington

Preface

Every day we are inspired by the countless ways our clients engage in philanthropic work. It is our great honor to respond to your interest. Just as we’ve been honored to have helped many not for and non-profit organizations in California raise hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in funding support towards funding goals since our founding in Program Year 2000.

The achievement is not ours to claim, of course. As thoughtful guides and counselors in your granting campaign, our role is to elevate and focus your journey toward the abundant outcomes intended for you. Our strength is in helping you our client discern the most effective course of action. Our customized strategies work by remaining true to our moral directives and to you our customers.

The challenges of the twenty first century in regards to a grant campaign may seem formidable; the path to success need not be elusive. In fact, it can be trans formative and life-changing. Our approach is as follows:

1. Collaborative and inclusive:

In any organization, the success of a granting campaign is linked closely with the strength of the relationships among its parties involved. Our approach respects the dignity of every stake holder and every conscience, and responds to the unique history, challenges, and sensitivities of your organization. We recognize that this is your granting campaign, not ours.

2. Straightforward:

Grant fund raising doesn’t have to be complex. When the cause is authentic, the right emphasis and vision is put before your funders, and individuals are moved to respond freely to the workings of philanthropy in their own hearts, then the way is sure. Grant Proposal Writing Business Format System is known for the consistent quality and integrity of our consulting services and for stimulating generous giving for eternally significant causes.

3. Effective:

The right approach to fund raising will foster new levels of philanthropic renewal and funding involvement in your organization. The ultimate goal of any campaign is to unleash a dramatic increase in funding. Our client partners will testify that our work yields profound financial and philanthropic results on a consistent basis.

We are extremely devoted to your success. Our consultants not only have the expertise but the time that’s so critical to your success. We don’t just provide oversight our consultants stay personally involved throughout the life of each campaign, available to offer guidance and support when ever or where ever necessary.

The world is advancing! Ideas that have been dog-eared out through time are being replaced with new ones. The horizon is full of unlimited possibilities. These concrete ideas are becoming known throughout the world. Have you ever wondered how the people of yesterday lived with the limited resources of their time? The challenges and problems of present daily living are solving via incredible speed. We are strained at the impressively great matters that are now solved with remarkable simplicity. You can go from dirt poor to a mulch - Billionaire, at a high rate of movement irrespective of environment. The possibilities are so unlimited one hardly can comprehend. The demands of this age are so far-reaching and incomprehensible the average person might think it unreachable. Most are unprepared to handle it successfully.

The world is making strides that demand a progressive strength of mind. The horizon is filled with accomplishments of the things that are destined for the up-building of human kind. Three fourths, of those who left their mark on the world started out in life with absolutely no chance. Most are constantly ignoring opportunities that they would have given anything for, even their very lives. Millions of people today ascertain themselves marvelously blessed to have the present advantages. You can have a world class education, travel anywhere in the world, or have access to global information in seconds on the internet. You have the opportunities to learn a trade or business and be paid while learning it. Let no one provoke to say that there is no opportunity in this day and age the sky is truly the limit. Just think of the opportunities that have been opened up by the development of the computer. Think of the new fields that have opened in its limitless application to human needs. These possibilities can emancipate and liberate the average man from the drudgery of everyday existence. There are thousands of lesser more simple everyday uses for inventions and discoveries waiting to be made. These advances, unfold thousands of avenues and pathways that open up every day for the proactive

Chapter I

The Contents of a Grant Proposal

Those of you whose fund raising careers have spanned a few short years will remember discretionary grants awards that were made largely outside of the funder guidelines — were a dime a dozen if you knew the right people. These awards may still reveal themselves, but now everything is scrutinized even the wrong font size will not make the grade. A project run outside of a specified geographic region is likely to immediately disqualify your proposal. Make sure that a request is strongly supported by your organizations mission.

It is one thing to make sure that a project meets a foundation’s criteria for funding; So many nonprofit organizations are teetering on financial instability. Funders want to ensure that their programs will be central to a grantee’s mission. That way, the funded program will be less likely to be cut should financial shortages occur.

Make clear in communications to your program officer how a proposal relates to plans of your organization. Focus on the good that will come out of the proposed project, not the tearful story about why the grant is needed. Unfortunately, every nonprofit has its share of sob stories these days, and a program officer can only read so many in this economic climate, nonprofits that can demonstrate success will catch the scrutiny of program officers. Approach a foundation with your organization’s