How to Write a Grant for an Elmo Document Camera
Sometimes called digital or analog presenters, Elmo document cameras are typically used in classrooms and business environments. One of the key benefits of a document camera is that objects such as pages from a book can be projected so that groups of viewers can interact with them. Grants to cover the purchase of Elmo document cameras are available for schools and businesses that cannot afford visual presentation hardware. Since grants provide money that does not need to be repaid, competition for grant funds can be fierce. An effective and well-organized proposal is essential to winning any grant for technology.
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Search for grant opportunities that provide funds for technology. Private foundations, businesses and professional associations offer a wide variety of grants for schools. Government agencies also provide an assortment of grants for schools and businesses. Grant announcements will include a request for proposals (RFP).
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Read the RFP carefull to determine if your school or business is qualified to apply. The RFP will also include all-important guidelines for writing the grant proposal. The goals and objectives that the grantor requires of applicants will be stated within the guidelines.
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Set goals and objectives for implementing an Elmo document camera that mesh with those of the grantor. Goals are the end products. Objectives are the small, measurable steps you will implement to achieve the goals. A logical goal is to create effective interactive presentations that will enhance student learning outcomes or help clients better understand a product. Objectives emphasize the individual activities that result in obtaining the stated goals.
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Organize your proposal with the same headings that are listed in the guidelines. Most grant proposals will require an overview, a statement of goals and objectives, a time line, a list of key personnel, projected costs, expected outcomes, an evaluation strategy and how you will report results to the grantor and other stakeholders.
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Write in a straightforward, positive way that focuses on how an Elmo document camera will contribute to better learning or business practices. Use active verbs while avoiding the use of jargon or flowery prose.
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Ask someone else to read and edit your proposal for grammar and content before it is submitted.
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Tips & Warnings
Show that your proposal is worthy rather than needy. Instead of pleading a case because of lack of funds, indicate how grant funding would promote better learning or would assist with getting a small business off the ground.
Meet all deadlines including submission, mid-term reports and final reporting.
Do not use boilerplate proposals that are submitted to multiple grantors.
