Grant Writing
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Securing a grant requires organization, research, and follow-through. Below you will find the key components for a successful search and a brief description of the different types of granting organizations.
First, clarify exactly what you want funding for. Write an abstract that clearly answers the following questions: What is the project? What is its importance and to whom? How will it be accomplished? (Include any other sources of financial or material support). Who is responsible for the project? (Include the qualifications of this person, agency, etc.). Will anyone assist or collaborate? Where will the project take place? What is the project’s time-line? (Be precise). What is the expected outcome? Who will benefit from the project? Be positive, specific, and concise; avoid flowery, vague, or passive language. Show that your project has merit and that you are qualified to complete it in a timely and professional manner.
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Proposal Writing for Funding Projects
By Yedda Morrison, courtesy of New York Foundation for the Arts
First, clarify exactly what you want funding for. Write an abstract that clearly answers the following questions: What is the project? What is its importance and to whom? How will it be accomplished? (Include any other sources of financial or material support). Who is responsible for the project? (Include the qualifications of this person, agency, etc.). Will anyone assist or collaborate? Where will the project take place? What is the project’s time-line? (Be precise). What is the expected outcome? Who will benefit from the project? Be positive, specific, and concise; avoid flowery, vague, or passive language. Show that your project has merit and that you are qualified to complete it in a timely and professional manner.
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