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1 DOCUMENT RESUME ED CE AUTHOR TITLE Gardner, Dan Writing Sqccessful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs: A Workshop Guide. Grantwriting Basics for Adult Education and Literacy Programs: A Presentation Guide. PUB DATE 94 NOTE 41p. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom Use (055) EDRS PRICE DESCRIPTORS MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. *Adult Education; Adult Literacy; Adult Programs; Basic Skills; *Grants; *Grantsmanship; *Literacy Education; *Program Proposals; *Proposal Writing; Workshops ABSTRACT This document consists of a workshop guide and a presentation guide for a workshop on writing successful grants for adult literacy and education programs. The workshop guide begins with a list of the major outcomes to be achieved through completion of the activities in the workshop. The guide is then divided into four sections that correspond to those outcomes. A list of key terms, some questions, and space for notes are provided for each outcome. The outcomes are awareness, preparation, development, and presentation. The presentation guide on grantwriting basics covers these areas: what is a grant, what is not a grant, why would one want a grant, where grants ar available, how/where one can learn about grants, how one obtains a grant, why one would not want a grant, and what a grant typically includes. A list of basic concepts are provided in each area. (YLB) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ***********************************************************************

2 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs: A Workshop Guide Grantwriting Basics for Adult Education and Literacy Programs: A Presentation Guide U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION on, e pt Educattonat Research and Improvement EDU6TIONAL. RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER IERICI Th.5 e0cutttertt has Deeh reproduced as recerved Ito, the person or organtzahon ortgtnattng Mtnor changes have Peen rnarie to trnprovre reprodectton chraht`r Pe.reS of vtew or Optntons stated trt MS 000 t, hnont do Ttol necesser.to represent offtctat OE RI posthon or ptottcy -PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE DUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC). 2

3 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs A Workshop Guide Prepared by Graduate Program in Adult Education University of South Florida Workshop Guide Page 1

4 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Graduate Program in Adult Education University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Avenue FAO 100-1J, Room 226 Tampa. Florida (813) Prepared 1994 /- Page 2 Workshop Guide 4

5 Writing Successful Grants for Adutt Literacy and Education Programs Table of Contents List of Major Outcomes 4 Awareness Preparation Sources Procedures Timelines History Needs Identification Funding Priorities Cooperation Coordination RFP Request for Proposals 5 9 Development 13 Objectives Management Plan Resources RFP Criteria Presentation 17 Consistency Clarity Legibility Reader Focus l- a Workshop Guide Page 3

6 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs List of Major Outcomes As a result of the activities included in this workshop on grant writing each participant will be able to... A:-.T.reness Describe sources of grant funds related to adult education and literacy programs in Florida, procedures for obtaining grant funds, funding application timelines, funding cycles, and the history of relevant funding programs. Preparation Describe information and techniques needed for the preparation of the grant proposal including needs identification, funding priorities, opportunities for cooperation or coordination, and the "Request for Proposals". Development Describe the nature of the program for which you are seeking funding in terms of specific objectives, a management plan, resources needed, and the evaluative criteria set forth in the "Request for Proposals". Presentation Describe techniques and considerations for finishing, packaging, and presenting the completed grant proposal to ensure that grant readers will interpret the proposal effectively. Page 4 Workshop Guide Dr Dan Gardner

7 Writing Successful Grants for Aduit Literacy and Education Programs Awareness Outcome: Describe sources of grant funds related to adult education and literacy programs in Florida, procedures for obtaining grant funds, funding application timelines, funding cycles, and the history of relevant funding programs. (4r Sources (4r Procedures lir Timelines (4r History Workshop Guide Page 5

8 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs s Some Questions What is the funding agency? V Who arc the contact persons? What is the legal basis for the funding allocation? What procedures apply? What type of agencies are eligible? What timelines apply? What is the history of the funding program in Florida? What has been funded by this funding program in the past? My questions: Page 6 8 Workshop Guide Dr Dan Gardner

9 Writing Successful Grants for Addt Literacy and Educatian Programs Notes Workshop Guide Page 7

10 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Notes ) Page Workshop Guide

11 Writing Successful Grants for Addl. Literacy and Education Programs Preparation Outcome: Describe information and techniques needed for the preparation of the grant proposal including needs identification, funding priorities, opportunities for cooperation or coordination, and the "Request for Proposals." lir lir lir Air Needs Identification Funding Priorities Cooperation Coordination RFP Request for Proposals Workshop Guide 1 1 Pago 9

12 Writing Successful Grants for AduFt Literacy and Education Programs Z...'.: Some Questions 4/ How can needs be identified or assessed? What are the priorities of the funding program and the funding agency? What opportunities are available for cooperation and/or coordination with other agencies? I/ What agencies have been funded via this program in my community? What is the content of the RFP Request for Proposals? I/ My questions: 1 2 Page IC) Workshop Guide Dr Dan Gardner

13 Writing Successful Grants for Adutt Literacy and Education Programs Notes J Workshop Guide 1 3 Page 11

14 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Notes Page Workshop Guide

15 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Development Outcome: Describe the nature of the program for which you are seeking funding in terms of specific objectives, a management plan, resources needed, and the evaluative criteria set forth in the "Request for Proposals". lir lir lir Nor Objectives Management Plan Resources RFP Criteria 1 5 Workshop Guide Page 13

16 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Some Questions What is the structure of a well-written objective? What is a project management plan? What is an overall conceptualization of a program What program evaluation procedures are appropriate? What principles will help me define my resource needs including staff, materials, travel, funds, etc. What are the proposal review criteria used by the proposal readers? My questions:, v ', Notes Page 14 1 G Workshop Guide

17 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs J Workshop Guide Page 15

18 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs ' \, Notes Page Workshop Guide

19 Writing Successful Grants for Adutt Literacy and Education Programs Presentation Outcom e: Describe techniques and considerations for finishing, packaging, and presenting the completed grant proposal to ensure that grant readers will interpret the proposal effectively. lir ler Consistency Clarity Legibility Reader Focus 1 ;) Workshop Guido Page 17 Dr. Dan Gardnor

20 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs, Some Questions What are some considerations for packaging the proposal? printing the proposal? V mailing the proposal? What are some considerations for helping readers interpreting the proposal? My questions: Page 18 Workshop Guide

21 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Notes Workshop Guido Pogo 19 Dr Dan Gardnor

22 Writing Successful Grants for Adult Literacy and Education Programs Notes Page 20 2 Workshop Guide

23 Grantwriting Basics for Adult Education and Literacy Programs a presentation guide prepared by University of South Florida Spring 1994 Grantwriting Basics Page 1 2 3

24 2 prepared by Graduate Program in Adult Education University of South Florida FAO 100-U, Room 226 Tampa, Florida Spring 1994 Grantwriting Basics Page 2 4- A

25 3 Some questions AV' What is a grant? What is not a grant? Why would we want a grant? Where are grants available? How / where can we learn about grants? How do we obtain a grant? Why would we not want a grant? What does a grant typically include? Grantwriting Basics r.; Page 3

26 4 What is a grant? Grantwriting Basics Dv. Dan Gardner 1; 0 /... t I Page 4

27 What is a grant? ler NVoar Vision Document Response (4,- Decision Agreement Plan Contract for services Commitment Alr Recognition Limitation Grantwriting Basics Page 5 27

28 6 What "isn't" a grant? 28 Grantwriting Basics Page 6

29 What "isn't" a grant? (4r $$$ to do your own thing (4r Flexibility mar $$$ to replace current funds Grantwriting Basics Page 7

30 8 Why would we want a grant? :3 0 Grantwriting Basks Page 8

31 Why would we want a grant? Start Continue Expand Work beyond normal constraints Recognition Respond to identified needs Additional resources Create something new Grantwriting Basics Page 9 31

32 1 0 Where are grants available? Grantwriting Basics 3 2 Page 10

33 11 Where are grants available? Government Local agencies Foundations Employers Individuals 33 Grantwriting Basics Page 11

34 1 2 How / where can we (earn about grants? Grantwriting Basics Page 12 :3 4

35 1 3 How / where can we learn about grants? Announcements Mailing lists Catalogs Newsletters Conferences Meetings Word of mouth Grantwriting Basics 3 5 Page 13

36 1 4 How do we obtain a grant? Grantwriting Basics Page 14 3G

37 1 5 How do we obtain a grant? cow Ar- my- Inquire Obtain RFP Clarify Develop proposal Review proposal Submit Follow-up Grantwriting Basics 37 Page 15

38 1 6 Why would we not want a grant? Grantwriting Basics Page 16 38

39 1 7 Why would we not want a grant? Reporting Exposure to risk Monitoring Records Timeline Grantwriting Basks Page 17 3 a

40 1 8 What does a grant typically include? Grantwriting Basics 4 0 Page 18

41 1 9 What does a grant typically include? (Or Al" Air Air Rationale Outcomes Action Plan Relationships Budget Resources Evaluation Plan Grantwriting Basics Page