Grant Proposals That Get Your Non-Profit Funding

Well-written grant proposals fund real solutions that improve lives and local communities. There are individuals and foundations who believe in your project or program as much as you do. Your grant proposal talks to that shared goal, belief, vision and desire. It has to persuade the funding organization that you have the best solution for your targeted audience.

When developing the theme or idea for your grant proposal, you have to envision your organization's future. This picture will help you clarify why you need the funding, and how you'll use it. You start with a good idea that has wide support at the local level.

Thorough planning, extensive preparation and accurate packaging are crucial for your grant proposal's success. The proposal has to clearly explain in simple language what work will be done.

Some of the benefits of writing a solid grant proposal are:

Clearly stating the project/program goals and parameters
Improving your understanding of the research or work you want to accomplish
Laying out each project step in order
Subjecting your ideas to peer review for increased visibility

Benefits of receiving the grant proposal:

Get regional or national recognition for your project idea
Validation from professionals that your work is necessary
Increases your individual and organizational profile on a regional or national level

Before you partner with me to write your grant proposal, you must have collected sufficient data to support a funding request. And, we have to work together to build a very strong case for your grant proposal request. This means you'll have to do some research, uncover the benefits your grant proposal offers, and get as much financial information as possible.

Then, you have to select the grant program and/or foundation you want money from. Once you've narrowed those down, you have to make yourself familiar with each program and foundation specific requirements to format your grant proposal. If you fail to meet their eligibility criteria, your grant proposal will be rejected.

It's critical that your proposed budget is broken down into elements that support spending the money in a cost-effective manner. Be sure to include only the expenses that directly or indirectly support the project you're addressing in the grant proposal.

Now that you understand the benefits, let's get together and plan your grant proposal writing project.

Call me - 202.725.1422 or email me to discuss your grant proposal writing needs.