How To Write An Effective Grant Application
- READ all the grant instructions.
- Make sure your request meets the scope of the
grant (some may not allow for salaries,
equipment, mailing, etc.) - Follow the grant instructions to a “t”. One
misstep can easily disqualify you. - Be specific and concise in your text.
- Use specific examples to make your case.
- Spell check your grant. Spell check your grant
again. - Have one or more people other than yourself
review your grant and offer advice. - Write measurable objectives.
- Provide authentic assessment of how you will
measure your results. - Make sure your grant is time sensitive. List when
you will implement from securing funds to final
reporting. - Include letters of recommendation from your
administration, school board, and community
members. - Look into matching gift opportunities from local
organizations, your school board and/or PTO.
If you have questions or need help, contact:
Grant Committee
- Grant chair Austin Sheckle, asheckle@mccsc.edu
- Justine Eubank, jmverbich@comcast.net Chestertown Schools
- abornino@tsc.k12.in.us Klondike Elementary School
- lgreathouse@IUhealth.org IU Coordinated School Health