1. grantseeking getting started
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The document outlines a grant seeking training module presented by Dr. Rebecca White, focusing on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop grant proposals. Key topics include establishing a program logic model, identifying potential funders, and understanding the fundamental components of a grant proposal, along with the LSU AgCenter grant protocol. The goal is to empower participants to effectively write grants that will support projects fostering community growth and well-being.
1. grantseeking getting started
- 1. Grant Seeking Module 1 - Getting Started Presented by Rebecca White, Ph.D. Organization Development and Evaluation LSU AgCenter
- 2. Grant Seeking Module 1 – Getting Started Module 2 – Creating a Program Logic Model Module 3 – Identifying Potential Funders Module 4 – Basic Elements of a Grant Module 5 – Developing a Grant Budget Module 6 – LSU AgCenter Grant Protocol
- 3. Grant Seeking Training Series Goal and Objectives GOAL – Participants to attain the knowledge, skill and confidence to develop a grant proposal OBJECTIVES – Participants gain knowledge of: Strategies to start developing a grant proposal Basic components of a grant proposal Ways to find potential grant funders LSU AgCenter Grant Protocol
- 4. Organizational Impact Desired Agents write grants, receive funding and implement projects that foster clientele’s growth, development and quality of life.
- 7. Getting Started Mission & purpose of Extension Service Interest, expertise and passion Organizational capacity Needs of the people to be served Select a single project idea Start small Complete a logic model Research for potential grant funders Just do it! Dive in and get started!
- 8. Mission and Purpose To help the people of Louisiana improve their lives through an educational process that uses research-based knowledge focused on issues and needs.
- 9. Interest, Expertise and Passion Gardening Environment Nutrition Leadership Service Learning Others
- 10. Organizational Capacity People Professional staff Support staff Volunteers Location Location for program is OK Needs some improvements Technology Already have technology resources in place Need new tech resources Supplies and materials Be thorough
- 11. Needsof thePeople tobeServed Consider grant focus where potential for success is greatest
- 12. Select a Single Project Idea School Garden Photography Club Neighborhood Walking Groups Fitness/Outdoor Learning Trail Computer Training And Safety Babysitter’s Camp Youth Leadership Program Rocketry Club Precision Ag Junior Master Gardener Conservation CampHome Hazard Mitigation Indoor Air QualityFamily Literacy Agriculture Awareness
- 13. Start Small Conceive of a fairly simple project
- 14. Complete a Logic Model
- 16. Research for Grant Funders Start a file of grant funders Take note of grant announcements Explore grant websites SMARTS NASCO – Get-a-Grant Norris Consulting Group News Google Search
- 17. Just Do It! Dive in and get started!
- 18. PreliminaryProjectIdeaExercise My Project/Grant Idea Selection __________________ Advisory Committee Suggestions ___________ ___________ ___________ My Extension Program knowledge ____________ ____________ ____________ Ideas from other sources ___________ ___________ ___________
- 19. Focusing on Your Project Idea 1. What is your major goal? 2. What major problem or need will your idea address? 3. Who or what is affected by this problem or need? 4. How might you address this major problem or need? 5. What do you hope the results will be?
- 20. Focusing on Your Project Idea Example - Gardening 1. Children healthier; Children increase intake of vegetables and fruits; Children learn gardening skills and nutrition 2. Unhealthy children’s diets; Children’s lack of exposure to freshly grown fruits and veggies 3. Children (ages 8-11), families, community, society 4. Children grow a garden; Children learn about nutrition and prepare fresh vegetables and fruits 5. Children gain knowledge of home gardening, food preparation and nutrition; Children gain specific gardening and fresh food preparation skills; children increase intake of fruits and vegetables in their diet. Major goal Major problem Who affected How to address Results
- 21. Developing Your Project Profile 1. Identify the BIG problem 2. Identify the target population 3. List contributing factors to the BIG problem 4. Identify the SPECIFIC problem to be addressed 5. List strategies or methods 6. List short term results 7. List medium term results 8. List long term impacts
- 22. Developing Your Project Profile Example - Gardening 1. Identify the BIG problem 2. Identify the target population 3. List contributing factors to BIG problem 4. Identify the SPECIFIC problem to be addressed 5. List strategies or methods 6. List short term results 7. List medium term results 8. List long term impacts 1. Childhood obesity & overweightness 2. Children ages 8-11 at XYZ school 3. Lifestyle; poverty; genetics; diet deficits; lack of nutrition, gardening & food prep knowledge; access to fresh fruits/veggies 4. Exposure to fresh fruits & veggies, nutrition, gardening & food prep skills 5. Grow school garden, teach kids food prep and nutrition, kids prep and eat garden- grown foods 6. Kids gain knowledge & skills in gardening, nutrition and food prep 7. Kids eat more fruits and veggies at home and school 8. Kids are healthier
- 23. In Summary: Getting Started with a Grant Proposal Mission & purpose of Extension Service Personal expertise, interests and passion Organizational capacity Needs of the people to be served Complete a logic model Start small Research potential grant funders Just do it! Dive in and get started!
- 24. GrantSeeking -Module1–GettingStartedwithGrantProposals Brought to you by: Rebecca White, Ph.D. Organization Development and Evaluation LSU AgCenter