HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.11.30 - 17096Miscellaneous Resolution # 89292 November 9, 1989
BY: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE--Susan G. Kuhn, Chairperson
RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES -
GRANT WRITING SEMINAR FOR AGENCIES DEALING WITH THE HOMELESS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Homeless Task Force has requested that
the County assist agencies working with the homeless in discovering
and applying for federal, state, and foundation resources; and
could come WHEREAS such
writing; and
WHEREAS there are several non-profit firms that specialize in
seminars on grant sources and grant writing; and
WHEREAS •a subcommittee of the Task Force has reviewed four
courses that are offered nationwide; and
WHEREAS they have determined that the Grantsmanship Center offers
a five-day seminar that is the most cost-efficient way to obtain the
knowledge and skills desired; and
WHEREAS this seminar can be held in Oakland County for repre-
sentatives of 25 agencies at a cost of $8,950.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the grant writing seminar for agencies dealing
with the -homeless at a cost of $8,950 for a five-day seminar conducted
by the Department of Institutional and Human Services for the purpose
assistance a seminar on grant
outlined above, and that the list of twenty-five participating agencies in the
grant writing seminar be subject to approval of the Health & Human Services
Committee, taking into account the recommendation of the Oakland County Homeless
Task Force.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a report on the number of grants
written by the 25 agencies, the number accepted, and the dollar
figures generated be given to the Health and Human Services Committee
in the month of December, 1990, along with a report of the types of
activities undertaken by the grants received.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Health and Human Services Com-
mittee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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OMMITTEE
ON
November 30, 1989
FISCAL NOTE (misc. #89292)
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, DR. G. WITTIAM CADDETT,, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: DEPARTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN SERVICES - GRANT WRITING
SEMINAR FOR AGENCIES DEALING WITH THE HOMELESS - MISCELLANEOUS
RESOLUTION 1$89292
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has
reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #89292 and finds:
1) The Health and Human Services Committee supports the recom-
mendation of the Homeless Assistance Task Force to conduct a
grant writing seminar for a maximum of 25 agencies so that they
may obtain federal, state, and foundation resources to combat
homelessness;
2) The projected cost of a five-day seminar is $8,950;
3) Funds are available in the 1989 contingency account to cover the
cost of the seminar; the following amendments to the 1989 Budget
are recommended:
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency ($8,950)
4-10100-161-01-00-3128 Professional Services $8,950
$ -0-
4) A minimum of 15 agencies must attend or the seminar will be
cancelled.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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Program Planning and Proposal Writing in a
3-Day Total ImIller'Sj011 Workshop
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In this 3-day intensive laboratory we'll teach you The .Grantsmanship Center's program planning and
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in print. It is used by hundreds of government and private funding sources—in the United States, Canada,
and overseas—as their application format. Tens of thousands of grant applicants use it as their standard for
preparing a grant proposal.
You'll leave this program knowing all ihe aspects of how to write a grant proposal, as well as the ability
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The Workshop Agenda ,
The workshop begins with an overview of funding sources and reference materials, you'll learn how to
search for funding using an extensive library of reference materials available at the workshop site. You can
use your spare time to research funding for your own organization.
Next you'll learn the different components of a proposal. You'll practice both. writing and reviewing
proposal elements and then evaluate an entire proposal brought to class by a participant or bring one
yourself for class review.
b Finally, with a small group of your classmates, you'll team up to prepare an entire proposal for one of your
agencies. The workshop will conclude with a review of all the proposals prepared at the session.
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A comprehensive 5-day workshop covering the preparation of grant
proposals and foundation, corporate, and government funding
This is the training program, first offered in 1972 and continuously updated, that began a new era in training
seminars and workshops for nonprofit agencies. Over 30,000 nonprofit agency staff members have attended
this demanding, week-long workshop. A two-year-long evaluation of this program .found that an average of
$177,000 per person in new grants and contracts had been attributed to this program by a group of 892 gradu-
ates.
Designed for both the novice and the experienced grant seeker, this workshop covers all aspects of research-
ing for grants, writing grant proposals, and negotiating with funding sources. The program will teach you to
use the Center's proposal writing format, the most widely used in the world. During the class you will search
out funding for your agency using a wealth of in ateri a's available at the workshop. With a team you will also
develop a proposal for your agency or help a classmate develop a proposal.
You will leave this workshop possessing new skills and understanding how to apply these skills to the needs
of your own organization. •
The Workshop Agenda
This is an intensive five-day program combining instruction and practical exerci 3e.s to take you step-by-
step through all the stages of writing a grant proposal. In the first part of the workshop you will learn all the
essentials of proposal writing. Working on your own, and in small groups, you'll develop and critique
proposal elements—focusing on your own agency. You will also serve as a panelist, evaluating a proposal
brought to class by a participant—or bring in your own proposal for review.
In the second part of the workshop you'll study funding sources—federal, foundation, and corporate—using
a large library of reference materials available at the workshop site. Then, in a small working group, you will
prepare a complete proposal, identify likely funding sources, and present your proposal for review.
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in 1972, the Center has trained more than 45,000 staff men Tyeryfrorn n naprqfir andgovernmenfagencier.
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COMPARISON OF GRANT WRITING CONSULTANTS' SEMINARS
CHARAC- FUNDING CENTER GRANTSMANSHIP GRANTSMAN ALMANAC
,TERISTICS CENTER
Writing Training
Length 1 day 3 - day 5 - day 1 day with additiona
as needed
Cost $1500 + $6500 $8950 $1200 - 1st day
travel/expenses ($2170/day) ($1770/day) $ 700 per day after
& materials. + travel/expenses
& materials
Cost includes Cost includes (need not be
all materials all materials consecutive days)
& travel. & travel.
Content Too much for Very Good Excellent Too much for one d
time allowed. Proposal
Writing. Emphasis on
Individual.
Other No limit to # Limit of 25 Limit of 25 No limit to # of
participants. participants.
Individual
Suggest 2-day grant writing Flexibility.
,program with is key.
emphasis on Experienced in
proposal --- housing.
writing. Have a pre-arranged
format, adaptability.
Track None listed. Given & impressive. None listed.
Record
Robert P. Lacey, M.D., M.P.H., Director
Department of Institutional and Human Services
October 17, 1989
-ft.. November 30, 1989 misc. Resolution
November 1989
*21_' ALLEN, County Clerk/Register of
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Moved by Susan Kuhn supported by McCulloch the resolution be adopted.
Moved by Olsen supported by McConnell the resolution be amended to
change the money coming from the contingency account to that money coming from
one of the Health Division Accounts.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the amendment carried.
Moved by Moffitt the resolution be amended by 'adding the following paragraph:
"BE IT I-ElfILR RESOLVED that each agency to whom the County has made .•
available and paid for the grant writing seminar, that each agency provide the
County, at its request, the time•-of one of its individuals to assist in a future
grant writing seminar for County employees or agency, if the County 'request it."
Discussion followed. Mr. Moffitt withdrew his amendment.
Vote on resolution as amended:
AYES: Wolf, Aaron, Bishop, Caddell, Calandro, Chester, Crake, Ferrens,
Gosling, Hobart, densen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn, Luxon, McConnell, McCulloch,
McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, PapFigeorge, Pernick, Price, Rewold, Skarritt.
(26)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution, as
amended, was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
- I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal,
do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of the attached
• • • •
miscellaneous resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
at their meeting held on November 30 1989_
With the original record thereof now remaining in my office, and
that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole thereof,
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
this 30th