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Grants

Grant Tips Overview

Writing a Winning Grant Proposal:

  • Get to know the funder.
  • Choose funders that have a mission and focus that is compatible with your proposed project.
  • Consider several sources of funding.
  • Be knowledgeable about your project.
  • Use the funder's application and format.
  • Write clearly and get to the point.
  • Provide enough information for funders to see the big picture.
  • Budget should be accurate financial representation of the project.
  • Ask others to read your grant application. A good proposal should be clear to those not familiar
    with your project.
  • Build upon the assets in the community.

 

Grant Writing Downloads:

Grant Writing Tips

Questions to Consider When Writing a Proposal

 

Call the Program staff at (815) 962-2110 to answer your questions.