Need+Classroom+Technology?+Grant+Writing+Tips+and+Techniques

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= =** Wednesday, August 25, 2010 **= =** 12:30-1:45 **=

=**Session**= Obtain grant writing tips from Cindy Griffith and Jayne Neufarth who have obtained over $200,000 in grants for the district. Claudia Baich will be on hand to help us with writing techniques.

This session will be about grant writing not grant seeking.

=**Trainers**= Claudia Baich, District Instructional Specialist Cindy Griffith, K-8 Media Specialist Director Jayne Neufarth, Media Specialist Ross High School

=Course Objectives=

After participating in this professional development you will be able to:
=Materials= PowerPoint presentation for this session Post-it Notes Flip Chart Paper Book, //The Complete Book of Grant Writing// by Nancy Burke Smith & E. Gabriel Works Copies of Project Outline example =Notes= View the grant writing PowerPoint; this presentation is wordy as it is meant to be a stand alone resource for all staff. Participate in the two reading activities as they occur within the presentation.
 * plan and gather all information to prepare to write a grant proposal
 * understand the five core components of a grant proposal
 * write a well written grant proposal
 * understand the process to follow after receiving grant funding
 * access the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's Website to register for a grant seeking course



To find grants to match your project needs please consult the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County web site. They offer courses in grant writing and grant seeking. Sign up early for these courses as space is limited. The main library in downtown Cincinnati has a grant resource center. The Library offers access to grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center’s electronic databases, Foundation Directory Online Professional and Foundation Grants to Individuals Online. The Kenton County Kentucky Public Library also offers access to the Foundation Directory Online at all library locations. Please consult the Kenton County Public Library web site for more information.