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Week ThreeGrant Writing Tools and ResourcesIssokson-Silver HLTH 5251

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesGathering the Grant Writing TeamMay include:Executive DirectorBoard of DirectorsDevelopment StaffProgram ManagersEvaluatorAND Grant Writer

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesDeveloping a PlanDetermining the need and the askCommunicationCollaborationDivision of ResponsibilitiesIssokson-Silver HLTH 5253

Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesIdentifying Potential FundersResearchFocusGeographyHistory/CapacityCycle/ApproachDeveloping a targeted prospect list

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesPrivateThe Chronicle of PhilanthropyFoundation CenterFoundation Directory OnlineFCs Philanthropy News DigestCorporate WebsitesPublicGrants.gov

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesFoundation Directory OnlineSeveral subscription levelsMore than 100,000 foundations and corporate foundations; corporate giving programsBroad or narrow search (e.g., geography; field of interest)Grants databaseIssokson-Silver HLTH 5256

Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesLetter of Inquiry (LOI)PurposeMake the CaseSubmit the Request

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesRequest for Proposal (RFP)Traditional proposal/applicationOnline proposal/applicationIssokson-Silver HLTH 5258

Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesElements of an LOI (2-3 pp. max)1. Brief Introduction2. Executive Summary Umbrella Statement of your case/proposalProblem or need the agency addressesShort description of the projectFunding requirementsIssokson-Silver HLTH 5259

Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesElements of an LOI (contd)3. Organization DescriptionHistoryMissionRelevanceIssokson-Silver HLTH 52510

Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesElements of an LOI (contd)4. Statement of needWhy is this project necessaryWhat data to support the projectWhat is the investment payoffIs it a model program?Is the need acute?How does this project make a difference?

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesElements of an LOI (contd)5. Program DescriptionNuts and bolts of the initiativeHow the project will be implemented and evaluated6. Funding RequestOverall budgetRequest How the funds will be used7. Summary/Next Steps

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesTips for Writing an Effective LOIEstablish CredibilityCapturing your AudienceClearly identify the need

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Grant Writing Tools and ResourcesTips for Writing an Effective LOIStress importance of project by:Connecting the program to the needConnecting the program to its broader impactOutlining the benefits of the program after implementation

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