Articles
In the following articles various topics are addressed by experienced grant writers and consultants which may assist you in your grantsmanship efforts. Articles are regularly updated. Take a look at the descriptions and follow the links below to access the suggested reading:
Read this brief article to refresh on the basics of good grant writing. Ten elements commonly found in winning proposals are listed by Dr. Carnow, a recipient of the Marshall McCluhan Award in Global Communications and educational director in the Los Angeles area.
This newsletter includes information about how to bring your proposal's stats to life, the "team players" federal funders are starting to favor and why, other news and info on "grantsmanship."
Evidence-based practices are becoming increasingly important when applying for government funding. The author explores the effects and consequences of this shift on requests for proposals, grant writing and program practices, giving several examples. Also discussed is the hierarchy of practices in use by some agencies, the difference between best practices and evidence-based practices, and how to used research-based concepts such as benchmarks and baselines.
Useful terminology and definitions from within the field.
How to read a foundation's 990-PF (often downloadable) to assist you in finding a good match with a foundation.
Explains the current trends related to "general operating costs"
This article explains the differences between the two types of data and how each should be used to strengthen proposals. Several examples/quotations are presented to the reader in various contexts, providing useful "do's and don'ts" for each type.
This article provides straight forward advice regarding relationships with founders on how to create an effective proposal from an insider's perspective. Topics covered include: How to approach a foundation, what you should know about foundation operations, and twelve characteristics of a great proposal.
Here you will find a short article regarding the tracking of grants and compliance. A list of key questions provides a useful list to begin this managerial process.
Fundamental similarities and differences between federal contracts and federal grants. Aside from the facts, statements such as "more flexible" and "more rigorous" shed light on less commonly known aspects. Also discusses the federal procurement system, large bids, and negotiated acquisitions.
This article contains exercises and questions to help your development as a grant writer and gain an edge in your proposals.
It focuses on three key elements: target audiences, anticipated impact and evaluation methods. It also contains valuable
information regarding analysis, organization and the movement from general concepts to specificity.
Read this article to gain clarity on the functions of indirect costs and to understand the two methods federal government use to
calculate your indirect costs specifically. You will also find information about how indirect rates are negotiated, the types of rates
that exist and who to contact for more information.
This article addresses some key factors in making your proposal stand out. Topics range from challenging assumptions from all
angles to tips on style and readability.
Here you will find a comprehensive and insightful explanation of utilization-focused evaluation, and a 12-part checklist to guide you
through the U-FE process. The U-FE evaluation process focuses on intended use by intended users, and explicit, underlying premises
are explained for each step. A highly useful tool for the evaluation facilitator or anyone involved with evaluations.
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