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The Fuel for Funding: Beginner Grant Writing Lessons 

Module One

Welcome
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Welcome

Lesson Objectives
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Lesson Objectives

Learning Objectives
Grant Readiness_Capacity: If you are a beginner, watch this first!
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Grant Readiness_Capacity: If you are a beginner, watch this first!

Please watch before beginning other lessons.
Grant Readiness_Capacity: Are you ready for a grant?
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Grant Readiness_Capacity: Are you ready for a grant?

This FREE video will help you decide if you are ready to write your own grant proposal, hire a grant writer, or just wait!
Once You Are Grant Ready...
02:58
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Once You Are Grant Ready...

If you think you are grant ready, here are 'next steps' you may need to take to increase your readiness.
What Is a Grant?
01:11
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What Is a Grant?

Make sure you have the right information and attitudes about grant funding. Check out this video for clarity.
Technical Writing
00:30
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Technical Writing

Grant writing is technical.
Keep in Mind...Some Encouragement
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Keep in Mind...Some Encouragement

Feeling nervous about writing your proposal? This should pick you up!
A Grant's Voice
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A Grant's Voice

Did you know your proposal should be written in a particular voice? Not sure what that voice is? Watch this.
Acronyms and Abbreviations
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Acronyms and Abbreviations

It is often the "little things" that can make or break a good proposal and make the difference in your score. Check out these tidbits about basic grammar that makes a big impact.
Submitting Your Completed Grant Proposal
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Submitting Your Completed Grant Proposal

There are some things you should consider when it comes to the submission of your proposal. Check out this video to see what you should think about after the proposal is all done and ready to go!
Grant Evaluation Criteria
01:39
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Grant Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria should be a guide for writing your proposal. This video will explain some things you should look for in this section.
Characteristics of a Grant Writer
02:40
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Characteristics of a Grant Writer

What skills should a good granter writer have. We've got the answer for ya!
After Submission_NOA
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After Submission_NOA

Now you've submitted your proposal. What's next? What's do I do before the notice of award?
Understanding Grant Scoring and Review
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Understanding Grant Scoring and Review

How will your grant be graded? Check out these pointers on how scoring so you can be sure you get the highest one!
Types of Funding
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Types of Funding

What are the basic and most common types of grants? Find out here.
Grant Writing Toolkit
00:57
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Grant Writing Toolkit

You don't want to skip this short video! It describes some of the documents and actions your need in place before you even begin to write your proposal.
Finding Grants
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Finding Grants

Where are all the grants hiding. Here are some tips on grant finding.
Read It All_Follow Instructions
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Read It All_Follow Instructions

If you are deciding which video is most important, this is it! Don't skip this video. It may make or break your proposal.
Tips for Googling for Grants
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Tips for Googling for Grants

Google is a free way to find grants. Get these nifty tips and tricks on Googling for Grants.
Program Focus
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Program Focus

The basics of program components
Your Proposal: The 5 W's
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Your Proposal: The 5 W's

This video will address the thoughts and processes you should consider when developing your program details and your proposal. Making this information clear to the grant reviewer is always a plus.
Program Design Components for Beginners
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Program Design Components for Beginners

Program Design Basics
Program Design Worksheet
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Program Design Worksheet

Watch the video and complete the learning exercise.

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The Fuel for Funding: Beginner Grant Writing Lessons 

Module Two

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Typical Grant Components Intro
00:59

Typical Grant Components Intro

Typical Grant Components
Typical Grant Components: Intro to Organizational Capacity Intro
01:32

Typical Grant Components: Intro to Organizational Capacity Intro

Organizational Management Capacity Intro
Typical Grant Components: Organizational/Management Capacity Example Background
03:23

Typical Grant Components: Organizational/Management Capacity Example Background

Take a look at the organizational/management capacity section of a proposal.
Organizational_Management Capacity Example
08:11

Organizational_Management Capacity Example

Real example of the organizational/management capacity section with step by step explanations
Organizational Management Capacity Activity Instructions
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Organizational Management Capacity Activity Instructions

Watch the video then complete the exercise.
Problem_Needs Statement Intro
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Problem_Needs Statement Intro

Introduction to the Problem/Needs Statement a.k.a. Statement of Need.
Finding Reliable Information
05:12

Finding Reliable Information

This video will help you find reliable information for your proposal.
Using Info and Data
02:54

Using Info and Data

Look at this helpful example of how a message can be misinterpreted if don't statistics and data aren't reported accurately. This video will help you think about the messages you send with data and statistics.
Evidence vs Anecdote
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Evidence vs Anecdote

Are you painting the picture you intend to paint? Be sure you have evidence of your program need or its success. This video will help you ensure you send the right messages and make decisions about your program based on accurate information.
Problem_Statement of Need Example
09:04

Problem_Statement of Need Example

Let's review a real example of a needs statement!
Program Design
03:38

Program Design

About program design
Program Design: MAP IT
01:11

Program Design: MAP IT

Heard of MAP IT? Take a look at this framework for program planning and design.
Logic Model Basics
10:30

Logic Model Basics

The infamous logic model...Talk a walk through a logic model sample.
Program Setting
01:23

Program Setting

Learn how to describe your program setting...
Program Recruitment
04:26

Program Recruitment

How will you recruit your program participants or clients? Be specific...
Program Retention
00:48

Program Retention

After you describe how you will recruit your participants, you'll need to describe how you will retain them.
Goals and Objectives Intro
01:32

Goals and Objectives Intro

Not sure how to develop good goals and objectives. Here ya go!
What are SMART goals and objectives?
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What are SMART goals and objectives?

What are SMART goals and objectives?
Goals and Objectives SMART
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Goals and Objectives SMART

Writing S.M.A.R.T objectives are just as important as reading the instructions. One of the most utilized skills of a good grant writer is developing S.M.A.R.T objectives.
S.M.A.R.T Example
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S.M.A.R.T Example

Construct a SMART goal/objective

The Fuel for Funding: Beginner Grant Writing Lessons 

Module Three

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Typical Grant Components: Key Personnel
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Typical Grant Components: Key Personnel

What are key personnel? Who and what should you include in your staff description? This video should help.
Organizational v/s Program Chart
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Organizational v/s Program Chart

Organizational v/s Program Charts
FTE Calculation
02:19

FTE Calculation

What is an FTE and how is it calculated?
Typical Grant Components: Evaluation
06:07

Typical Grant Components: Evaluation

This video will describe the basics types of program evaluation and tips on writing this section.
Performance Measures
03:44

Performance Measures

How will the funders know you have met your goals and objectives? Learn how to create a way to measure your success in this video.
Your Grant Budget and Narrative/Rationale
10:27

Your Grant Budget and Narrative/Rationale

The dreaded budget may not be as complicated as you think. This video will explain the budget how-to
References Cited
01:10

References Cited

HELP! The instructions don't say what to do about references. Do I need to cite my references?
Appendices
00:54

Appendices

Should you attached other documents that may or may not have been asked for? This video may help?
Nonprofit Storytelling
01:28

Nonprofit Storytelling

...tips on telling a success story.
Memoranda of Understanding, Letters of Support and Other Agreements (MOUs and LOSs)
09:23

Memoranda of Understanding, Letters of Support and Other Agreements (MOUs and LOSs)

You should probably include an MOU or LOS in your proposal. Find out what they are and how to write them in this video.
Typical Grant Components: Sustainability
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Typical Grant Components: Sustainability

Don't forget to talk about program sustainability. Every funder wants to hear how their dollars will continue to give long after the funding period has ended.
Supporting Documents
01:24

Supporting Documents

What should I include as supporting documentation in my grant proposal?
Other Writing Tips
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Other Writing Tips

Here are a few more grant writing tips.

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