[ART CLASS CURATOR] Getting Great at Grant Proposal Writing with Barbara Lardner

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