Grant Writing Workshop Follow-up
On November 30, Finger Lakes Library System held a Grant Writing workshop. The session covered tips for success, persuasive writing, top reasons for denied proposals, and available resources. Guest speakers discussed grants available specifically for member libraries:
Janet Cotraccia, Community Foundation: Rosen Grants
Kristi Downham, FLLS: NYS Construction Grants
Jenny Shonk, FLLS: Outreach Mini-Grants
Links to Materials:
Overview:
- Ask for help!
- Build strong partnerships, get a letter of support
- Appeal to hearts and minds
- Follow directions
- Stay positive and persevere!
- Create clear goals and objectives
Please contact us with questions:
- Rosen Grants: jcotraccia@cftompkins.org or aschiavulli@flls.org
- Construction Grants: kdownham@flls.org
- Outreach Mini-Grants: jshonk@flls.org
For Further Learning:
- Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, A20519404395
- Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians with Multimedia Tutorials and Grant Development Tools, A20519403747
- The ALA Book of Library Grant Money, A20517874471
- Go Get That Grant! A Practical Guide for Libraries and Nonprofit Organizations, A20519427369
- Grant Money Through Collaborative Partnerships, A20518182704
- FLLS Grant Resources page: www.flls.org/grants