STRATEGIC GRANT WRITING (SESSION 2) : STRATEGIC GRANT WRITING (SESSION 2) Workshop conducted by Rick Olsen
Slide 2 : Foundations that fund Education
www.foundation.org
www.foundationcenter.org (in the box “State” under “Find Funders” type “New Mexico” – or your own state name)
State Departments (RFP’s)
USDA
Dept of Health
Americorps
NMCCEA
BP (British Petroleum)
McCune Foundation
Daniels Foundation
Utility Companies:
PNM
El Paso Electric
Bonneville Power
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
New Mexico Community Foundation www.nmcf.org
Youth Conservation Corps
Wolslager Foundation
National Institute for Literacy
Barbara Bush Foundation HOT LIST
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Slide 4 : Corporate Giving Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen our communities. Through the efforts of our enthusiastic team member-volunteers and our contributions, we share our success within our communities by giving back to non-profits and educational institutions that address vital community needs and issues.
Where We GiveWe direct our giving to areas that we believe are important to the future of our nation's vitality and success: community development, education, and human services.
How to applyWe encourage non-profit organizations and educational programs to review Wells Fargo's grant guidelines for the areas we serve. To learn how to apply for a grant or sponsorship, click on your state on the map below.
Slide 5 : Aug 6, 09 submission deadline
Layers of the OnionPick One! : Layers of the OnionPick One! Abstinence Education
Adult & Public Education
Children & Youth
Community Service
Crime Prevention
Economic Development
Elders in Need
Food & Nutrition
Health
HIV/AIDS
Homeless Services Housing
International Programs
Micro-enterprise
Prisoner Reentry
Refugees & Asylees
Rural Needs
Substance Abuse
Technology Resources
Veterans
Workforce Development
Other
Letter of Intent : Letter of Intent What problem does your project address?
Why is this issue significant?
What is the relationship of the problem/issue to the Grantor’s current program interests as noted in its website or in its documentation?
How do you benefit these…? : How do you benefit these…? Individual
Family
Community
State
Nation
Economy
Letter of Intent : Letter of Intent What strengths and skills does your organization and personnel bring to this project?
What makes your organization the right one to conduct this project?
Slide 10 : Letter of Intent Who will lead the project?
Identify key personnel and attach resumes.
Slide 11 : Letter of Intent What do you intend to demonstrate or prove?
What means will you use?
If the project is already under way, what have you accomplished so far?
Slide 12 : Letter of Intent If you are requesting funding for a component(s) of a larger project, specify which activities you are requesting the Grantor to fund and how they relate to the larger project.
Slide 13 : Letter of Intent What outcomes do you expect, both immediate and long term?
Slide 14 : Letter of Intent If you have requested funds from other sources (or plan to), please list those sources and note the status of your request.
Slide 15 : Letter of Intent What plans do you have to disseminate information to the public about your project?
RESEARCH : RESEARCH