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The GrantProse vision is to provide high quality, personalized services and resources that are reasonably priced and widely accessible to public and private, nonprofit and for-profit, large and small organizations alike. Toward this end, we provide this newsletter free and hope you will forward it to your colleagues.
We welcome your suggestions for content, features, and how to improve this newsletter. Please email Rita Lewis, newsletter editor, at Info@GrantProseInc.com.
We wish you success in your endeavors! Bill Carruthers, President
GrantProse, Inc.
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Bulletin Board
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February 24, 2009. Curious about foundations, but not sure where to start? Want information on whether your organization is a good fit for statewide and local foundations? Attend the NC Foundation Fair to learn more about foundations and how they grant in North Carolina. The Fair will be held 10am-3pm at the New Bern Convention Center, New Bern, NC. There is no charge to attend this event. Please RSVP to Jana Dunkley with "Foundation Fair" in the subject line, or call (919)933-3927.
March 16-17, 2009. GrantProse will conduct a two-day "Grant Writing for Nonprofits" workshop. This workshop is designed for nonprofit staff who have intermediate to advanced experience with writing grants. The content of the workshop builds upon the introductory program conducted twice annually by the Grants Information Network of NC. Participants will practice creating text in response to common proposal sections (e.g., problem statement, project design, management plan, evaluation plan) and budgeting varied line items. Rather than "sitting and getting," you will be writing and budgeting...bring your laptop and be prepared to have your work critiqued. Visit the GrantProse website for more information and to register.
April 9, 2009. Grants Information Network of NC meeting, 9-11 am. John Tedesco, with Big Brothers / Big Sisters will be the speaker.
June 15-16, 2009. The Grants Information Network of NC will conduct its popular two-day grant-writing workshop in coordination with Wake Tech Community College. This workshop is designed for the novice to beginning grant writer. Contact Mary Brady for information.
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Grant Opportunities
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Deadline: 3/02/09
Program: Arts In Education Initiative Grants
Agency: North Carolina Arts Council
Description: Funding supports 1) afterschool and summer arts in education programs for underserved students, and 2) professional development workshops and institutes for preK-12 educators and teaching artists to increase skills in arts and education or integrate the arts into the curriculum.
Award Amount: $5,000-$20,000 (cash match is required)
Website: http://www.ncarts.org/grants_category.cfm?ID=1Eligibility: PreK-12, nonprofits
Deadline: 3/02/09
Program: Arts In Education Artist Residency Grants
Agency: North Carolina Arts Council
Description: Funding to support artist residencies of at least five days up to a full year.
Award Amount: $5,000-$15,000 (cash match is required)
Website: http://www.ncarts.org/grants_category.cfm?ID=3Eligibility: PreK-12, nonprofits
Eleven new grant alerts have recently been uploaded to the GrantProse website. For more opportunities visit www.GrantProseInc.com. |
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In the Spotlight
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When you write a grant proposal, you're persuading someone to give you money. To persuade, you must convince. Don't say, "We hope to accomplish" or "We plan to accomplish." Say, "We will accomplish." Don't make false promises, but don't be afraid to commit to your intentions.
By the same token, use the active voice. Instead of saying, "Children will be served in our after-school program" say, "Our after-school program will serve children." The first is passive voice, in which the subject is acted upon. The second is active voice; the subject performs the action. Active voice is more direct, more convincing, and--best of all when space is tight--shorter.
Be direct, be straightforward, and your proposal will be stronger. For more grant-writing tips, visit the GrantProse tips page.
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Tips & Resources
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The February 12th meeting of Grants Information Network of NC was very interesting. Amber Walker with the NC Biotechnology Center, and Sandra Rodriguez and Agnes Vishnevkin, both with the Triangle Community Foundation, attended and made presentations. Among the good information that they shared, some new developments are described here.
NC Biotechnology Center The NC Biotechnology Center has set up an informational resource to help the state's bio-scientists and other fund seekers improve their chances of writing successful grants and submitting them to the best possible funding sources. Dubbed the "Gateway to Funding Resources," this addition to the Biotechnology Center's website is aimed at opening the sluice gates to increase the flow of outside funding into North Carolina from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense and other sources. You can visit the Gateway website at http://www.ncbiotech.org/funding_resources/.
Triangle Community Foundation The Triangle Community Foundation has created a website called Triangle Gives Back, recognizing that "giving is a social process." The Triangle Gives Back website is dedicated to fostering an online community that connects givers and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation notes, "These online connections will make a big difference offline, as more people get involved in more ways." At Triangle Gives Back, nonprofits can share information about their work and how individuals and businesses can get involved to support their mission. Visit the website at http://www.trianglegivesback.org.
Education Grants Alert
Bill Carruthers was recently featured in the latest issue of the Education Grants Alert newsletter. Bill offered suggestions on how K-12 institutions might organize a "grants line of business" office. Education Grants Alert is published 38 times a year; for information on how to subscribe, visit LRP Publications.
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Guest Column
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Guest columnists are invited to write for the newsletter on topics and issues of general interest to those who develop or administer grants. Contact Rita Lewis, newsletter editor.
GrantProse reserves the right to select material of its choosing for this newsletter.
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