| Funding Ideas and Grant Writing Tips |
Below are some links, resources, and tools to assist youth courts in seeking funding. Websites of Interest for Funding Opportunities Contains links to government and private sector resources that youth courts may want to investigate for possible funding opportunities. Funding Prospect Worksheet (PDF file) A worksheet youth courts can utilize when locating and compiling information on various organizations and foundations that may provide funds for programs. (Click here for Word version of this file.) Budget Worksheet (PDF file) A worksheet that youth courts can utilize when developing an annual program budget. (Click here for Word version of this file.) Funding Ideas from Other Youth Courts A compilation of responses that youth courts have provided via the Youth Court Email Group when asked, "How is your program funded?" Funding Notices A listing of funding notices that may be of interest to youth courts. Scholarship and Award Opportunities Click here for a listing of currently available scholarship and award opportunities Grant Writing Finding funding sources is often only the first step to obtaining funds. Once potential funders are found, often it is necessary to write a grant to secure the funds. While each grant proposal is unique and will vary in structure and content depending on the funding source, there are some basic tips that grant writers can follow to help them write more effective proposals. The following links provide information on the grant writing process. (Note: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is not responsible for the content displayed on these websites.) Basic Elements of Grant Writing The Corporation of Public Broadcasting's easy guide to basic elements of grant writing. Grant Help: Step by Step 7-part lesson plan for writing a grant proposal from Clarity Connect. Developing and Writing a Grant Proposal Link from the Catalog of Federal and Domestic Assistance providing succinct tips for developing and writing grant proposals. A Proposal Writing Short Course Information on writing a grant proposal from the Foundation Center. Steps to Effective Grant Writing Step by step tips for grant proposal development written by Jim Tanner of KBSolutions, Inc. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Contact Lynn Miner at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a free bi-weekly electronic newsletter which offers helpful tips and resources for grant writers. |
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