Grant WritingHIDALGOW ILLACY

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Mission Statement“ENCOURAGE AND PERMIT LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT TO JOIN AND COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF MAJOR ECONOMIC INTERESTS, CITIZEN GROUPS AND GROUPS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC DISTRESS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THEIR CITIZENS AND TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION.”

Grant Writing Basics

Locate Grant Opportunities Council of Government Newsletter Other Government Agency Newsletters Local Resource Centers Grant Seminars Internet Federal Registers Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Foundation Directories

Read Application Guidelines

Highlight Important Information Do A Preliminary Eligibility Review

- Use A Score Sheet If Available

Mark The DUE DATE On Your Calendar

Important Dates Commissioner Court Meetings Resolutions Public Notices Newspaper Deadlines Due Dates Public Participation Deadline

Create a Timeline or a Checklist to Help You Remember Important Dates.

Meet the People InvolvedIn the Writing

County/City Personnel County/City Groups Engineer Grant Administrator

Background Research

Look for Statistics That Will Strengthen Your Project.- www.census.gov- http://txsdc.utsa.edu/

Poverty Rates Elderly Population Population Decreases Relevant to Your Project

Compare Your County To;- Other Counties,- The LRGVDC Region,- The State

Use This Information In the Narrative- Print Information As You Find It

Background Research Continue

Project Narrative

Clearly Provide Details Remain Aware of Any Length Requirements Follow Directions Use Support Information Provide Reference As Necessary

Develop Budget

Double Check Numbers Be Aware Of Match Opportunities;

- Cash,

- In-Kind Local Resources as Match

Proof Read Application Check Your Work Requirements For Layout Supplies On Hand

- Notebooks

- Tabs

Application Complete and Information Correct Have Another Person Check Application

- Provide Guidelines

Be Creative- Cover Page

- Pictures and Photographs

- Newspaper Articles

Signatures Obtain Necessary Signatures

- Use “SIGN HERE” tabs to mark pages

Send It In Overnight Services;

- Overnight Shipping You Will Need a Physical Address Provide a Transmittal Letter Keep “Proof of Mailing”

Each Application is Different Choose Your Grant Writer for Each Application COG’s are Typically Available to Answer

Questions About Applications and Administration of Grants

Administration

Thank You!Kenneth N. Jones, Jr.

Executive Director

LRGVDC

956-682-3481

knjones@lrgvdc.org

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