Guidebooks
A Practical Grant-Writing Guidebook for Schools and Community Partners
Built from real grant development work with schools, nonprofits, and community partners.
Authors
Kemoy Briscoe-Morris & Salika A. Lawrence
Description
This practical guide introduces educators, nonprofit leaders, and community partners to the fundamentals of grant funding.
Designed for real-world use, it demystifies the grant-writing process and provides clear, actionable tools to help you move from idea to funded proposal.
Whether you are new to grant writing or looking to strengthen your approach, this guide helps you build the foundation needed to identify opportunities, prepare effectively, and write with confidence.
What You’ll Learn
What grants are and how they work
How to determine eligibility and readiness
How to identify and evaluate funding opportunities
How to assess grant fit before applying
How to prepare before writing a proposal
What’s Included
Grant readiness checklist
Funding database resources
Grant search and prospecting strategies
Application preparation guidance
Glossary of key grant terminology
Who This Is For
K–12 educators and school leaders
Nonprofit organizations and program directors
Community-based partners seeking funding support
Why This Guide Matters
Too often, strong ideas go unfunded due to a lack of access, clarity, or preparation.
This guide helps you:
Understand the process
Avoid common mistakes
Build a sustainable approach to funding your work
Preview
Explore a sample of the guide to see how the tools and templates support your work.
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