2. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

3. Writing a Successful Grant or Award Application _________________________ _____________________ ___________________ __________________ _________________ ______________ Click the appropriate dollar amount at right to proceed to the question

4. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Phone A Friend “OK Contestant…Please select a friend to help you with this one. You have thirty seconds to discuss your options…” Return to the Question

5. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Ask the Audience “Audience, we need your help on this one…in a moment, we’ll ask you to indicate, by show of hands, your choice for the correct answer…” Return to the Question

6. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Fifty - Fifty You’ve asked that two of the wrong answers be eliminated, leaving you with one wrong answer plus the correct one. 50/50 Return to the Question

7. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Correct Correct! Proceed to Next Question

8. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Incorrect Sorry, That’s Incorrect Return to the Question

9. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Select a grant that supports your goal. Question #1... How do you select a grant or award to write for? Write to everyone you can find. Throw a dart and pick one. Find one in the newspaper. 50/50 A CD B

10. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Make a wish on a star. Question #2... What is one of the final steps in completing your grant or award application? Proofread! Hope for the best. Call and beg the foundation for support. A C D B 50/50

11. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Fill all the paper. Question #3... How much information should you provide on the grant or award? Answer all questions and address all requirements. Doesn’t matter Just keep writing and writing, … A C D B 50/50

12. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Extra pay just for you Question #4... What should you ask for in your grant or award? Trip to Europe for the summer Only what is realistic to complete The moon A CD B 50/50

13. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Write as much as possible. Question #5... What is the most important thing that can insure you have a chance to be selected? Send flowers to the readers. Just be creative. Follow all directions! A CD B 50/50

14. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD NO Question #6... Do you need to answer all the questions asked? If you have time Yes, answer every question. Only if you have a good answer A CD B 50/50

15. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Ask for the moon Question #7... What advise is there for the budget page? Write clearly and accurately Skip it Be vague so you have flexibility later A CD B 50/50

16. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Fiction! Question #8... What style of writing should you use? Ramble on so they don’t really know what you are doing More is better Write clearly and to the point A CD B 50/50

17. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Good PR Question #9... What might they be looking for in your proposal? Catchy phrases A plan for the future and maintenance of the project Fun A CD B 50/50

18. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Research Question #10... What sources should be used to obtain ideas for grants and awards? Card Club Your dreams Your neighbor A CD B 50/50

19. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD We are great! Question #11... What theme should be easy to read into your award? We are poor, help us. Use the latest educational jargon as often as you can Focus on the purpose of the grant A C D B 50/50

20. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD No, it is just a guideline. Question #12... Do you really need to meet the timelines of the award? Not really Yes, late grants are not considered. No, they are just kidding. A C D B 50/50

21. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Service Learning! Question #13... What is the focus of the Rotary Service Learning Award? Buying technology Fun activities for kids Field Trips A CD B 50/50

22. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Cry! Question #14... If you are not selected what should you do? Give up! Call and yell at them. Ask for feedback, make changes and try again. A C D B 50/50

23. Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Thank them and follow your project design. Question #15... What should you do if you win? Call your mom. Ask for more money. Cash the check and go to Vegas A C D B 50/50