This episode is part of the former Art Class Curator podcast and is targeted specifically for art teachers. 

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Does the idea of writing a grant proposal intimidate you? Barbara Lardner is an art teacher who’s taught in multiple grade levels throughout elementary, middle, and high school for over 25 years. She also happens to be an expert at grant writing for the classroom. So in this episode, I’ve invited her on to share her experiences, tips, and best practices for how you can write a great grant proposal.

2:56​ - How Barbara was granted a trip to Paris

5:14 - Different types of grants offered and where to begin your search

8:54 - Crucial tips, steps, and goals to begin the grant writing proposal process

14:49 - One thing you might need (and shouldn’t put off) when writing your proposal

18:47 - Examples of vagueness, specificity, and clarity in proposal writing

22:49 - Why Barbara missed out on receiving an extra $2,000 for her school this year

24:39 - The kind of assessment requirements you need to follow after you get a grant

28:06 - Advice for making the grant writing process easier and less scary

31:11 - What to do before you finally submit your application

35:50 - Recap and more tips and best practices for writing your grant proposal

38:49 - Biggest piece of advice that gave Barbara the grant to attend graduate school

41:44 - What sparked Barbara’s interest in art as a 4-year-old

Transcript at https://artclasscurator.com/74-getting-great-at-grant-proposal-writing/

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