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3 Major Tips To Get Grants Funded |
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Match your need & your grant source as closely as possible. |
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Follow directions. We always tell students this, but don't follow directions on the grant application, and it will automatically be rejected. |
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Don't use a template. If grant readers see the same wording over and over, they reject the application. They want to see original writing and real thought put into the request. |
More Tips ....
When considering grant opportunities, learn everything you can about the grantor. Research the answers to the following questions: What is the mission of the granting agency? What kinds of grants have been funded in the past? What is the typical dollar range for awarded grants? Are there geographic requirements? You'll save work in the long run by taking the time to ascertain whether or not your proposal fits the agency's goals. ==========================================================
1. Don't write just any grant. Find one that you're interested in and determined to win.
2. Write as many state and regional foundation grants as you can. The competition is often less than for a national grant.
3. Don't give up. Money is out there if you keep studying and writing good grant applications.
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Get That Grant!
By Susan Brooks-Young
Whether it’s your first grant proposal or you are a seasoned veteran, it’s
always helpful to get ideas from other writers. There are a variety of Web sites
designed to help you develop strong proposals. Here are some excellent resources
to help you get that grant.
Included in the “Resources” area, this is a common sense guide for getting and
staying organized throughout the proposal process. Eight topics, from “Getting
Started” to “Partnerships and Community Support” are addressed.
Found in the “Other Useful Materials” area, this 12-page guide provides links to
essential government funding sites and gives advice about how to find grants
supported by private agencies.
Hosted by the Ohio Literacy Resource Center, this site offers suggestions for
preparation in eight different areas that should occur before beginning an
actual proposal.
This site provides free grant writing tools for non-profit organizations
(including
The United Nations hosts this site, which provides links to a variety of grant
writing resources including a short, free online course.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting reviews hundreds of grant proposals
every year. Visit the site to read its top grant writing tips.
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