Grant Writing

Grant Writing Tips
  • Identify a specific need (pre-assessment)
  • Clearly state the intended outcome—what will be accomplished?
  • Include specific standards and objectives that the grant supports
  • Find some research that supports your request and refer to it in the grant
  • Scrutinize other successful grants for ideas
  • Compare your grant to the rubric or the specifications listed on the grant application
  • Include collaborations that grant donors like to see:
    • Financial--matching funds
    • Cross-curricular tie-ins
    • Community tie-ins
    • Group projects
  • Have a mentor, or talk to someone who has received the grant
  • Keep looking for new grant opportunities
  • Don't give up!

Ideas for Grants Resources

"To excel at grant matchmaking, the mission and goals of your grant projects must complement those of the funding organizations. Grant funding is given by organizations that want to make a difference; they are looking for successful projects that support their vision." “The most important thing to remember is that grants are about people. Grants are not about getting money or items on a wish list. Funders want to make a difference in the lives of people, and they fund your project so you can carry out their objectives.” --Stephanie Gerding,"Tips and Resources for Finding Grants." Online, Nov/Dec2008, Vol. 32 Issue 6, p16-21
Grant Writing

Created by Marianne Bates, Albion Middle School Library Media Specialist