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Grant Application TipsGetting Your Grant Request ApprovedA grant application generally consists of three parts: the application form or forms, the narrative, and the budget. Grant writers and grant givers alike caution applicants to give equal weight to all three sections, and they provide the following advice for completing each part successfully. Fill out application forms meticulously and completely. Read the questions carefully -- read them again -- and then proofread your answers. Type answers, if possible; otherwise print them neatly and legibly. The narrative section of the application usually includes:
Let the funder know that the project is important to you and that you’re excited about its possibilities. Remember to make your narrative clear, concise, and interesting to read. Write professionally, but avoid too much educational jargon. Define any educational buzz words that you do use. (Remember, the reviewers might not be educators!) Be specific about your project’s goals and objectives -- and focus on results! Most importantly, follow the rules set down by the funder. Don’t assume that more is better or that your way is better. Most funders know what they want and ask for it. The budget provides funders with cost projections for the project. Your budget should be specific, reasonable, realistic, accurate, and flexible -- in case the funder wants to negotiate the funding amount. Be sure to include other revenue sources, if any are available. Above all, make sure the budget is consistent with the narrative. Don’t include budget items that aren’t mentioned in the proposal or omit costs for projected activities. Some funding sources may also require a variety of supporting documents as part of the application. Those could include endorsements, resumes, additional project information, visual aids, and so on. Don’t assume that your funder wants -- or even allows -- those documents, however. Ask if you aren’t sure. Related PagesComputers For Learning - Details on how schools and educational nonprofits can get free surplus computers from the federal government. Grant Writing Tips - Ten tips on grant writing - How to write a winning grant proposal. Grant Proposal Tips - Forty tips on how to put together a winning grant proposal - Real advice on writing a grant request. Grant Writer Tips - Ten succinct tips on writing a winning grant proposal - How to get a school grant. Corporate Foundations - How to locate corporate grants for school groups or educational nonprofit organizations. Writing Grant Requests - How to write a funding request for a grant - Tips on the essential elements of a grant request. School Grant Writing - The three P's of successful school grant writing: the Project, the Plan and Permission. |
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