1. Grantwriting for Musicians: Getting Started (audio)
2. What Is A Business Plan? (audio)
3. Where To Look For Grants (audio)
4. Writing Grant Proposals (audio)
5. Guidelines For Grantwriting (audio)
6. Grant Proposals: What Stands Out? (audio)
7. Grantwriting: Do's and Don'ts (audio)
8. How Much Should I Ask for? (audio)
9. Creating A Budget (audio)

Profile - Barbara Shreffler

Barbara Shreffler, a graduate of the Shepherd School of Music, is a Director of Constituent Strategies in the Office of Development at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a member of the violin section of the Houston Ballet Orchestra and a freelance musician in Houston, Texas.

Internet Resources for Grantwriting

Grantwriting for Musicians: Getting Started
Good resources for getting started
Texas Resources for Accountants and Attourneys
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Council For Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)

Where To Look For Grants
Good Places to Start Looking For Grants
U.S. General Services Administration
Grant opportunities for developing arts in education programs

Writing Grant Proposals
The Foundation Center

Remember your proposal most often should include:

1. Executive Summary
2. Statement of Need
3. Description of Project
4. Budget
5. Organization Information..organization history etc.
6. Conclusions
   

Creating a Budget
Assistance with the details of creating a budget contact
Texas Accountants and Attorneys for the Arts

Providing pro bono legal & accounting services to artists and non-profit organizations since 1979. Serving the entire state of Texas.

Barbara Shreffler's Website
Association of Professional Reseachers for Advancement