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5 Tips for Writing Effective Grant Proposals
Christina Ryder
CEO
The Grantwell, LLC
Tip #1: Take The Time To Do Research
● Research Funders and Funding Opportunities● Free and Low Cost Foundation Grant Databases● 990s and Guidestar Access to 990s● Broad vs. Targeted Approaches● Relationships and Utilizing the Connections of Volunteers
and Board Members
Tip #2: Describe Organizational Capacity
● Discuss Organizational History● Outline Your Successes● Describe Your Ability to Manage Grant Funds● Understand and Plan for Organizational Limitations● Leverage Organizational Operating Costs, Donations,
Match Funds, and Programmatic Strengths
Tip #3: Program Planning
● Research and Address Community/Organizational Gaps in Service● Connect Proposals to Other Strategic Development Initiatives● Clearly and Concisely Describe Project Activities● Connect Activities to Clear Goals and Objectives● Connect Goals and Objectives to Outcomes● Connect Outcomes to Performance Measures● Collaborate When Appropriate and Helpful
Tip #4: Evaluation Methodologies
● Clearly Describe Performance Measures● Seek Assistance with Evaluation Processes if Needed● Offer Both Financial and Programmatic Results for Funders● Data Can Be Your Friend During the Grant Time Frame● Utilizing Data to Increase Effectiveness, Efficiency, and
When Applying for Future Grants
Tip #5: Communication
● Ask Questions● Follow Formatting Guidelines and Instructions● Follow Up and Follow Through● Seek Direction if Refused for Funding● Keep Lines of Communication Open
Contact Information
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www.thegrantwell.com/grant_school● [email protected]