DRAMA 129 - Applied Theatre - Drama - Research Guides at University of California Irvine

Introduction

The resources on this page are here to help support you for your grant writing project. It includes links to some books that are specifically intended to help with grant writing, as well as resources to potentially help do the research to prepare for the writing process. Due to the wide variety of topics you might be investigating, this page might not have everything... so reach out and ask questions for your particular needs!

Scott Stone, Research Librarian for Performing Arts - stonesm@uci.edu

Things to Keep in Mind before Writing

(The following is copied from Appendix F of the book: "Go Get that Grant!: A Practical Guide for Libraries and Nonprofit Organizations" / by Gail M. Staines.)

What is the primary goal of writing this grant proposal?
How does this grant proposal meet the mission of your organization?
What specific population will benefit from this project?
What, specifically, are you seeking funding for?
What do you expect that the tangible outcomes will be upon completion of your project?
What resources (funding, services, personnel, etc.) will your organization and/or other organizations provide to support this project?
Are there any other sources of funding available for this project?

Background Research for Arts Grants

Organizational Information

Guidestar
Find financial information about non-profit organizations. Many profiles also include good background information for the organization, including information about ongoing programs.

Population Research

Statista
A repository of data that has been acquired from a wide array of sources. It includes analytic reports on different populations and industries. Try searching for reports related to theater in the United States to see information about attendance. MANY more reports and data available, but you might need to try lots of different keywords and be patient.

Issues in the Community

Orange County Register
Los Angeles Times
California papers
More than 500 newspapers from across the state of California. Date coverage varies depending on individual titles.

Grants

Where to Find Grants

Pivot
Pivot-RP provides Research Administrators, Research Development Professionals, and individual faculty members the edge—by bringing together the right research opportunities, funding, and people—quickly and easily. It provides global and local connections that strengthen research by exploring new avenues for funding and collaboration—for faculty, staff researchers, and graduate students.

Examples of Successful Grant Proposals

Examples of Unsuccessful Grant Proposals

Unsuccessful Grant