Write Grants, Get Money Book

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	xi
Chapter 1	Identify the Need and Make a Plan	1
	Picture Your Dream	2
	Get Specific: Component Dreams	2
	Share the Dream	2
	Prepare for the Journey	3
	Visualize	3
	Write a Mission Statement	4
	Start a Resume	4
	Think Outside the Box	4
	What About Library Technology?	5
	E-Rate	5
	Technology Plan	5
	Cautions	6
	Needs Other Than Technology	6
	Collection Development	6
	Handicap Accessibility	6
	Special Programs	7
	Facility Needs	7
	Furniture	7
	Environment	7
	Memorials	8
	Workshops	8
	Getting Started	8
	Enter a Contest	9
	Think Solid, Not Earthshaking	9
	Strive for Action, Not Perfection	9
	Project Objectives	10
Chapter 2	Go Where the Grants Are	11
	Organize Your Research	12
	Some Tips as You Search for Funding Sources	12
	Stay Flexible	12
	Make Contacts	12
	Start Close to Home	13
	Types of Grants	13
	Foundations	13
	Independent or Private Foundations	13
	Company-Sponsored Foundations	14
	Community Foundations	14
	Government Funds	14
	Resources to Help Find Grantors	15
	Internet Searches	15
	Directories	16
	Journal and Newsletter Searching	17
	Search Tips	17
	Start Your Search Close to Home	21
Chapter 3	Read Grants and Form a Writing Team	23
	Contest Judge	24
	Reviewing Grants	24
	Local Foundations	25
	State Grants	25
	Federal Grants	26
	A Grant Proposal Reader's Responsibilities	27
	Learn from Reading Grant Proposals	28
	Internal Review Team	28
	Build a Grant-Writing Team	28
	Reader	29
	Abstract Writer	29
	Number Cruncher	29
	Researcher	29
	Statistician	29
	Shopper	29
	Proofreader	30
	Veteran	30
	Editor	30
	Key Communicator	30
	Delivery Person	30
	Copy Maker	30
	Pace Keeper	31
	Meet with Your Team	31
	Grant-Writing Process	32
Chapter 4	Read the Fine Print	33
	First Reading	33
	Second and Third Readings	34
	Make Copies	35
	Getting Ready to Write	35
	Save as You Go	36
	Call for Clarification	36
	Assess Your Proposal	37
	Read Some Winning Grant Proposals	37
	Proposal Letter	38
	Multiple Submissions	38
Chapter 5	Parts of the Proposal	39
	Cover Letter	39
	Title Page	40
	Table of Contents	41
	Abstract, Project Summary, or Executive Summary	41
	Statement of Need	41
	Goals and Objectives	43
	Plan of Action	43
	Budget	45
	Phases	45
	In-Kind	45
	Categories	45
	Estimate Accurately	46
	Make It Look Good	46
	Salaries	46
	Other Costs	46
	Make Changes Carefully	46
	Multiple Funding Sources	47
	Be Honest	47
	Use the Generic	47
	Cautions	47
	Personnel	47
	Credentials	48
	Job Descriptions	48
	Resumes	48
	Biographical Sketches	48
	Evaluation	49
	Formative or Summative	49
	Evaluating Technology	49
	Test Resources	50
	Evaluation Methods	50
	Interim Reports	51
	Evaluation Consultation	51
	Review Other Evaluation Components	51
	Time Line	51
	Dissemination	51
	Sustainability	52
	Letters of Support	52
	Certification and Signatures	53
	Attachments, Supporting Documentation, and Appendixes	53
	Sample Grant Proposals	54
Chapter 6	Speak Clearly	55
	Hook Your Reader from the Beginning	55
	Define Terms	56
	Spell out Acronyms the First Time	56
	Avoid Jargon	56
	Make It Simply the Best	57
	Avoid Redundancy, Cliches, and Fluff	57
	Find Synonyms	57
	Provide Examples	57
	Consider Your Reader	58
	Use a Consistent Style and Format	58
	Find a Voice	58
	Speak Clearly	58
	Transition Words and Phrases for Coherence	58
	Use the Language of the Grantor	59
	Describe or State Precisely	59
	Be Compelling and Fresh	59
	Appearance Does Matter	60
	Graphics	60
	White Space	61
	Lists and Headings	61
	Spacing and Margins	61
	Font, Type Size, and Pagination	62
	Avoid Fancy	62
	Plan Ahead	62
Chapter 7	Edit Until It Hurts	65
	Read, Reread, Write, and Rewrite	65
	Title It	65
	Headings and Lists	66
	Revise It for Mechanics and Content	66
	Flesh It out	66
	Give It Punch	66
	Be Specific	68
	You Can't Overdo Proofreading	68
	Two Essentials: An Editor and a Proofreader	69
	Follow Directions to the Letter	69
	Checklist	70
	Checking the Budget	70
	Signatures	70
	Appendixes	71
	Cover Letter	71
	Copies	71
	Assembly	72
	Mailing	72
	Congratulations!	72
Chapter 8	Turn Rejection into Success	73
	Be Professional	73
	Notify Your Team	74
	Thank Participants	74
	Reasons for Rejection	75
	Learn from the Experience	77
	Feedback Helps	77
	Take a Class	77
	Read a Winner	78
	Try Again	78
	Revise and Recycle	78
	Apply to More Than One Grantor	79
Chapter 9	Celebrate and Share	81
	Elation, Then Letdown	81
	Get the Word Out	82
	Share the Limelight	82
	Keep a Scrapbook	82
	Share Within Your School	83
	Posters	83
	Bookmarks	83
	Share In the Local Community	83
	Press Releases	83
	News Conferences	83
	Newsletters	83
	PTA Meetings	83
	Share Among Your Peers	84
	Associations	84
	Journals	84
	Articles	84
	Share in Your Region and Beyond	84
	Project Fact Sheet	84
	Brochures	84
	Once the Project Is Underway	84
	Take Stock	86
Chapter 10	Follow Through	87
	Getting Started	87
	Keep Records	88
	Budget	88
	Reporting	88
	Final Report	89
	Oversight Committee	89
	Build a Relationship	89
	Site Visit	89
	Evaluation	90
	After the Project	90
	Extensions	90
Appendix A	Selected Works on Grants and Funding	93
Appendix B	U.S. Department of Education Technology Programs	105
Appendix C	Glossary	109
Appendix D	U.S. Department of Education Grant and Contract Forms	116
Appendix E	Top 10 U.S. Foundations by Total Giving	118
Appendix F	Sample Grant Proposal Format	119
Appendix G	Sample Resume	120
Appendix H	Directory of State Humanities Councils, Spring 2000	125
Appendix I	Technology Inventory	132
Appendix J	Sample Brochure: Shawnee Mission Education Foundation	133
Appendix K	Listservs for School Librarians	135
Appendix L	Sample Budget	137
	About the Author	139
	Index	140