Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Resource Lists and Sample Documents

Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Resource Lists and Sample Documents Fundraising Resources 1 Email Lists 3 Logic Model Resources 4 Sample Logic Model 5 Data Resources 6 First Nations Knowledge Webinars 7 Sample SF 424 Form 8 Sample SF 242A Form (Budget) 12

Links to Online Resources Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Fundraising Resource List (As of April 15, 2017) Foundation Center: www.foundationcenter.org - an excellent starting place for fundraising research Foundation Directory Online (https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/). Free access for basic information. Subscriptions available (for a monthly fee) for more in-depth information. The Foundation Center s Funding Information Network (part of Grantspace) The Funding Information Network is a network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that can be found across the U.S. and around the world. Network partners provide a suite of tools and resources consisting of Foundation Center research databases, publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grantseekers. To find a Funding Information Network near you, see http://grantspace.org/find-us. Philanthropy News Digest (PND), a daily digest of philanthropy-related articles. Read interviews with leaders, look for RFPs, learn from the experts, and share ideas with others in the field. Receive enewsletter plus grant RFP alerts. http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/?_ga=1.29812607.1506472433.1424794205. Grantspace Grantspace SM is the Foundation Center s learning community for the social sector. It provides easy-to-use, self-service tools and resources to help nonprofits worldwide become more viable grant applicants and build strong, sustainable organizations. For more information and to join, visit: http://grantspace.org. Foundation Center Research Studies Discover the latest data available on U.S. foundation philanthropy. Our research staff analyzes and interprets the data we collect on foundations. Learn about national, regional, international, and special topic trends and get the latest statistics on foundation giving. See the Foundation Research section at http://foundationcenter.org/gain-knowledge/foundation-research. GrantCraft (www.grantcraft.org). Newsletter and curated grant-related resources Issuelab (www.issuelab.org). Free access to thousands of case studies, evaluations, white papers, and issue briefs addressing some of the world's most pressing social problems. Glass Pockets (www.glasspockets.org). Provides the data, resources, examples, and action steps foundations need to understand the value of transparency, be more open in their own communications, and help shed more light on how private organizations are serving the public good. Nonprofit Information (http://nonprofitinformation.com/). Nonprofit Information is an independent informational web site for nonprofits and philanthropists. Articles cover a variety of topics related to nonprofit management and fundraising techniques. The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI at (https://www.tgci.com/) is a clearinghouse of fundraising information and provides training in grantsmanship and proposal writing for nonprofit organizations and government agencies. About.com (http://nonprofit.about.com/od/fundraising/u/happydonors.htm). Nonprofit Charitable Organizations: Fundraising is a mini-web site within the comprehensive About.com site that serves as a useful guide to resources and information about nonprofit organizations,

First Nations Development Institute Resource Links foundations, fundraising, technology, educational opportunities, jobs, and more. Visitors to the Web site can search feature archives as well as the entire About.com site, participate in chats, post a resume, and register to receive newsletters via e-mail. Grant Professionals Association (http://www.grantprofessionals.org/). The Grant Professionals Association (formerly the American Association of Grant Professionals) serves grant developers who work for public or private organizations. The Web site has information about the organization, including a code of ethics and credentialing; useful articles about grantseeking; newsletters, journals, a place to exchange documents with other members and links to Web sites that contain information related to educational grant writing. Grants.gov: www.grants.gov resource for federal grants. Guidestar: www.guidestar.org - gathers and disseminates information about every IRS-registered nonprofit organization. Free access to searchable database The Chronicle of Philanthropy: www.philanthropy.com - independent news organization serves leaders, fundraisers, grant makers, and others involved in the philanthropic enterprise. Monthly print version available by subscription Free daily/weekly email updates Grant Station (www.grantstation.com) Provides opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects Access to a searchable database of private grantmakers that accept inquiries and proposals from a variety of organizations; federal deadlines; links to state funding agencies. Subscription access only GrantWatch: www.grantwatch.com Information on foundation and government grants Free weekly emails of listing new grants Full grant database access by subscription GrantSelect: www.grantselect.com online database of funding opportunities such as grants, awards, and fellowships Full grant database access and email alerts by subscription Bi-weekly newsletter by subscription First Nations Development Institute: www.firstnations.org/knowledge-center Telling Our Giving Stories (published September 2015) Identifies Native-led grantmaking programs (as of 2015).

Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Email Lists (As of April 15, 2017) Grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/manage-subscriptions.html National Science Foundation: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/usnsf/subscriber/new?topic_id=usnsf_25 Philanthropy News Digest http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/ GrantStation Insider https://grantstation.com/ U.S. Dept. of Education https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/used/subscriber/new?topic_id=used_5 U.S. DHHS/Office of Minority Health https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/usophsomh/subscriber/new? U.S. DHHS/Administration for Native Americans https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana/grants DC Mayor's Office of Partnerships and Grant Services' Funding Alert https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/dcwash/subscriber/new?topic_id=dcwash_19 First Nations Development Institute www.firstnations.org/infosignup

Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Logic Model Resources (As of May 23, 2017) USDA-NIFA FAQs: https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource/frequently%20asked%20questions%20about%20logic%20models.pdf University of Wisconsin-Extension: http://fyi.uwex.edu/programdevelopment/ Innovation Network Logic Model Workbook: https://www.innonet.org/news-insights/resources/logic-model-workbook/ Harvard Family Research Project Learning from Logic Models: http://www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/learning-from-logic-models-an-example-of-a-family-schoolpartnership-program

Generic Logic Model for NIFA Reporting (This model is intended to be illustrative guide for reporting on NIFA-funded research, education and extension activities. It is not a comprehensive inventory of our programs.) Situation Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Knowledge Actions Conditions Description of challenge or opportunity -Farmers face increasing challenges from globalization - Opportunity to improve animal health through genetic engineering i - Insufficient # of trained & diverse professionals entering agricultural fields - Youth at risk - Invasive species is becoming an increasing problem - Bioterrorism - Obesity crisis - Impaired water quality What we invest: - Faculty - Staff - Students - Infrastructure - Federal, state and private funds -Time - Knowledge - The collection of stakeholder opinions What we do (Activities): - Design and conduct research - Publish scientific articles - Develop research methods and procedures - Teach students - Conduct non-formal education - Provide counseling - Develop products, curriculum & resources Who we reach (Participation): - Other scientists - Extension Faculty - Teaching Faculty - Students - Federal, state & private funders - Scientific journal, industry & popular magazine editors - Agencies - Policy and decisionmakers - Agricultural, ral environmental, life & human science industries - Public Products, services and events that are intended to lead to the program s outcomes: - Scientific publications - Patents - New methods & technology - Plant & animal varieties - Practical knowledge for policy and decision-makers - Information, skills & technology for individuals, communities and programs - Participants reached - Students graduated in agricultural sciences Occurs when there is a change in knowledge or the participants actually learn: - New fundamental or applied knowledge - Improved skills - How technology is applied - About new plant & animal varieties - Increased knowledge of decision-making, life skills, and positive life choices among youth & adults - Policy knowledge - New improved methods Occur when there is a change in behavior or the participant s act upon what they ve learned and: - Apply improved fundamental or applied knowledge - Adopt new improved skills - Directly apply information from publications - Adopt and use new methods or improved technology - Use new plant & animal varieties - Increased skill by youth & adults in making informed life choices - Actively apply practical policy and decision-making knowledge Occur when a societal condition is improved due to a participant s action taken in the previous column. For example, specific contributions to: - Increased market opportunities overseas and greater economic competitiveness - Better and less expensive animal health - Vibrant & competitive agricultural workforce - Higher productivity in food provision - Better quality-of-life for youth & adults in rural communities - Safer food supply - Reduced obesity and improved nutrition & health - Higher water quality and a cleaner environment ASSUMPTIONS - These are the premises based on theory, research, evaluation knowledge etc. that support the relationships of the elements shown above, and upon which the success of the portfolio, program, or project rests. For example, finding animal gene markers for particular diseases will lead to better animal therapies. EXTERNAL FACTORS - A brief discussion of what variables have an effect on the portfolio, program or project, but which cannot be changed by managers of the portfolio, program, or project. For example, a plant breeding program s success may depend on the variability of the weather...etc. Version 1.3 5

Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Data Resources (As of May 23, 2017) U.S, Census Factfinder: https://factfinder.census.gov Department of the Interior s American Indian Population and Labor Force Report: https://www.bia.gov/whatwedo/knowledge/reports/ USDA Census of Agriculture: www.agcensus.usda.gov/publications/2012/online_resources/race,_ethnicity_and_gender_profiles/index.php Does Executive Order 12372 apply? https://www.cfda.gov Select Programs tab then Advanced Search tab Select yes in the Executive Order 12372 section. If the CFDA for program you are applying to is NOT listed, on the SF 424 select: c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. If it is listed, to determine if your state participates go to www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc. If your state is not listed here on the SF 424 select: b. Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. If the CFDA and the state are both listed you must submit to the listed state contact before completing the application. On the SF 424 select: a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on

Federal Government Grantwriting from A to Z Other relevant First Nations Knowledge webinars Webinar links are located at www.firstnations.org/fnk. Project Management Training, Part 1: Planning Your Project Feb. 2, 2017 Grantwriting For Success March 5, 2015 Program Evaluation August 22, 2013 Creating a Program Budget July 25, 2013

WORKSPACE FORM 1-800-518-4726 SUPPORT@GRANTS.GOV This Workspace form is one of the forms you need to complete prior to submitting your Application Package. This form can be completed in its entirety offline using Adobe Reader. You can save your form by clicking the "Save" button and see any errors by clicking the Check For Errors button. In-progress and completed forms can be uploaded at any time to Grants.gov using the Workspace feature. When you open a form, required fields are highlighted in yellow with a red border. Optional fields and completed fields are displayed in white. If you enter invalid or incomplete information in a field, you will receive an error message. Additional instructions and FAQs about the Application Package can be found in the Grants.gov Applicants tab. OPPORTUNITY & PACKAGE DETAILS: Opportunity Number: HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 Opportunity Title: Opportunity Package ID: CFDA Number: CFDA Description: Competition ID: Competition Title: Opening Date: Closing Date: Agency: Contact Information: Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance PKG00232414 93.587 Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 05/08/2017 06/22/2017 Administration for Children and Families - ANA Carmelia Strickland anacomments@acf.hhs.gov APPLICANT & WORKSPACE DETAILS: Workspace ID: Application Filing Name: DUNS: Organization: Form Name: Form Version: Requirement: Download Date/Time: Form State: WS00047795 Sample Application 1728275780000 FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) 2.1 Mandatory May 17, 2017 04:50:06 PM EDT No Errors FORM ACTIONS: 8

OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 10/31/2019 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application: Preapplication New * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): Application Changed/Corrected Application Continuation Revision * Other (Specify): * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission. 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: A Wonderful Organization * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. Organizational DUNS: 99-9999999 1728275780000 d. Address: * Street1: 111 Main St Street2: * City: County/Parish: Anywhere * State: Province: * Country: * Zip / Postal Code: 85467-1234 CO: Colorado USA: UNITED STATES e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Development Middle Name: * Last Name: Officer Suffix: Title: Development Officer Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: 540-123-1234 Fax Number: 540-123-1235 * Email: development@wonderful.org 9

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: M: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education) Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ANA 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.587 CFDA Title: Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 * Title: Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 13. Competition Identification Number: HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 Title: Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Language Immersion Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments 10

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant CO-004 * b. Program/Project AZ-001 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 07/01/2017 * b. End Date: 06/30/2018 18. Estimated Funding (): * a. Federal * b. Applicant * c. State * d. Local * e. Other * f. Program Income * g. TOTAL 64,170.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16,043.00 0.00 80,213.00 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on. b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If "Yes", provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ** I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: Ms. * First Name: Person Middle Name: * Last Name: In-Charge Suffix: * Title: President * Telephone Number: 999-999-9999 Fax Number: 999-999-9998 * Email: president@wonderful.org * Signature of Authorized Representative: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission. * Date Signed: Completed by Grants.gov upon submission. 11

WORKSPACE FORM 1-800-518-4726 SUPPORT@GRANTS.GOV This Workspace form is one of the forms you need to complete prior to submitting your Application Package. This form can be completed in its entirety offline using Adobe Reader. You can save your form by clicking the "Save" button and see any errors by clicking the Check For Errors button. In-progress and completed forms can be uploaded at any time to Grants.gov using the Workspace feature. When you open a form, required fields are highlighted in yellow with a red border. Optional fields and completed fields are displayed in white. If you enter invalid or incomplete information in a field, you will receive an error message. Additional instructions and FAQs about the Application Package can be found in the Grants.gov Applicants tab. OPPORTUNITY & PACKAGE DETAILS: Opportunity Number: HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 Opportunity Title: Opportunity Package ID: CFDA Number: CFDA Description: Competition ID: Competition Title: Opening Date: Closing Date: Agency: Contact Information: Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance PKG00232414 93.587 Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages HHS-2017-ACF-ANA-NL-1235 Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 05/08/2017 06/22/2017 Administration for Children and Families - ANA Carmelia Strickland anacomments@acf.hhs.gov APPLICANT & WORKSPACE DETAILS: Workspace ID: Application Filing Name: DUNS: Organization: Form Name: Form Version: Requirement: Download Date/Time: Form State: WS00047795 Sample Application 1728275780000 FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) 1.0 Mandatory May 23, 2017 04:13:56 PM EDT No Errors FORM ACTIONS: 12

Grant Program Function or Activity (a) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number (b) BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs OMB Number: 4040-0006 Expiration Date: 01/31/2019 SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY Estimated Unobligated Funds Federal (c) Non-Federal (d) Federal (e) New or Revised Budget Non-Federal (f) Total (g) 1. Promote the Survival 93.587 and Continuing 64,170.00 16,043.00 80,213.00 Vitality of Native American Languages 2. 3. 4. 5. Totals 64,170.00 16,043.00 80,213.00 Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 1 13

SECTION B - BUDGET CATEGORIES 6. Object Class Categories (1) Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages GRANT PROGRAM, FUNCTION OR ACTIVITY Total (2) (3) (4) (5) a. Personnel 25,000.00 25,000.00 b. Fringe Benefits 6,250.00 6,250.00 c. Travel 15,750.00 15,750.00 d. Equipment 0.00 e. Supplies 1,500.00 1,500.00 f. Contractual 21,250.00 21,250.00 g. Construction 0.00 h. Other i. Total Direct Charges (sum of 6a-6h) 69,750.00 69,750.00 j. Indirect Charges 10,463.00 10,463.00 k. TOTALS (sum of 6i and 6j) 80,213.00 80,213.00 7. Program Income 0.00 Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 1A 14

8. SECTION C - NON-FEDERAL RESOURCES (a) Grant Program (b) Applicant (c) State (d) Other Sources (e)totals Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages 16,043.00 16,043.00 9. 10. 11. 12. TOTAL (sum of lines 8-11) 13. Federal 14. Non-Federal 16,043.00 16,043.00 SECTION D - FORECASTED CASH NEEDS Total for 1st Year 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 63,120.00 15,000.00 15,300.00 16,220.00 16,600.00 15. TOTAL (sum of lines 13 and 14) 63,120.00 15,000.00 15,300.00 16,220.00 16,600.00 16. SECTION E - BUDGET ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL FUNDS NEEDED FOR BALANCE OF THE PROJECT (a) Grant Program Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages FUTURE FUNDING PERIODS (YEARS) (b)first (c) Second (d) Third (e) Fourth 17. 18. 19. 20. TOTAL (sum of lines 16-19) SECTION F - OTHER BUDGET INFORMATION 21. Direct Charges: 22. Indirect Charges: Provisional. Base=69,750. Indirect=10,463 23. Remarks: Authorized for Local Reproduction 15 Standard Form 424A (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB (Circular A -102) Page 2