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Grant writing is the process of writing a proposal to request financial or in-kind support from a grantmaker. Grantmakers can be corporations, foundations, governments, or trusts.
What's involved in grant writing?
- Planning: Plan the project and research possible grants
- Writing: Write a proposal that persuades the reader to fund the project
- Packaging: Package the proposal and submit it to the funder
- Follow-up: Follow up with the funder to report on how the grant funding was used
What makes a good grant proposal?
- Clear language: Use clear, specific language to focus the reader's attention
- Compelling narrative: Weave a compelling narrative with persuasive data, budgets, and scopes of work
- Resonant vision: Articulate a vision that resonates with the funders