How to Write a Grant for Education
School budgets are a constant source of debate within many communities. There is always a search for funding to keep programs or valued staff members, and grant writing may be a simple solution. Once you have done your research and decided on a grant to write for, you are ready to begin.
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Instructions
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Make sure you understand exactly what the funders are looking for before you start to write. You need to read over the grant application several times and ask questions as needed. Make sure that you have programs and are able to provide ample information on them that fit with what the grant is asking for.
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Write a short executive summary. This should briefly describe the problem, the solution, the funding requirements and information on your organization.
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Write a persuasive statement of need. Explain the problem and support it with facts from experts, research and your school's own documented experiences. In your statement of need, write about how you are equipped to solve the problem better than any other school or organization.
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Describe the goal and objectives of your project. This is where you will explain what you plan to accomplish and how you plan to accomplish it. Your objectives should define your goal and be measurable and attainable.
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Use your words to paint a picture of the methods you will use to meet your goal. This requires many details of your project. Include who will do what, how long it will take and how it will contribute to solving the problem.
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Explain how you plan to evaluate your methods to see if they are helping you meet your goal. This should be included in your method section because you will be testing and measuring your methods throughout the whole project. Be sure to include how you plan to report on your evaluations.
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Work with your financial department and the people responsible for implementing the project to create an accurate budget. In your budget, include all projected expenses and revenue. Many times, you will be given a budget work sheet to assist you in presenting the budget the way the funder wants to see it. Other times, you may need to provide supporting evidence on your budget, such as salaries and supply costs. Always be as accurate as possible. Do not pad or round up numbers.
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Share information on your school or organization. This can either be a brochure you include with the grant proposal or a one-page written summary. Make sure this includes when you opened, what you specialize in, information on your board of directors (if you have one), whom you serve, the activities your school participates in and your mission. Briefly link how the project proposed would serve or extend your mission.
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