This document provides tips for writing successful grant applications. It recommends defining the need you want the grant to address, researching how funding would help solve the problem, and modeling your program after ones with proven results. For the greatest chance of success, clearly outline the issue being addressed, how the need was determined, and how activities will impact the community while allowing results to be measured and the project sustained after funding ends. Research potential funders using the websites listed to find opportunities that align with your proposed work.

1. Grant Writing Tips Grants

2. Getting Started Thousands of Foundations Don’t chase the money Define your need How will money help

3. Greatest Chance of Success Copy a successful program but personalize it Pilot a small program and then seek funding with data

4. The situation – Opportunity Problem Issue Need Community How was need determined Needs and Capabilities

5. Planning Gather Information Time Frame Lay Out Story Answer – What do you want to do? To whom – whose benefitting Why is this important Cost Planning Cost

6. How activities will impact designated community or population How will results be measured and disseminated How will project be sustained after funding ends Impact of Activities

7. Research Potential Funders www.teacherscount.org www.ysa.org/grants www.grants.gov www.DOE.gov www.pa.gov www.fdncenter.org https://www.targetfieldtripsgrants. target.com