Red Tape Busters - Grant Application Writing

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Red Tape Busters - Grant Application Writing
Grant application writing is a process that
requires time and skill and unless you are a
seasoned grant application writer you may not
know where to start. However, there are a few
questions that you can ask yourself prior to any
grant writing process to ensure that you are
able to get to the point and stay focused. Lets
have a look at some of the questions you can map
out for a grant application and how this will
help you complete the process in record time.
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1. Who are you?
Grant writers need to be able to clearly
articulate who you are and what your business /
company / organisation stands for. So, take some
time to ensure you are aware of the vision and
goals of the company and how this fits together
to support the grant application you are applying
for. Find out about the structure of the company,
staffing arrangements and read some of the
relevant policies and procedures to ensure that,
as a grant application writer, you can clearly
articulate what your company is all about.
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2. What do you want to do with the funding?
Experienced grant application writers always have
a plan about what they want to do with the
funding and how they will achieve this. Not only
this, grant application writers are also able to
say why they want to do it and what they want to
achieve. So, ask and answer three questions a.
What is it we want to do? b. Why do we want to do
this? c. How will we do this? d. What will we
achieve?
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Take the answers to these questions and use them
to write the grant application. Being clear and
concise goes a long way in the grant application
writing process and answering these will get you
off to a flying start.
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3. How much will this cost?
Almost all grant application writing involves a
detailed budget that outlines all the costs of
the project. This is something that you cannot
get way with so make sure you take the time to
work out the figures accurately. There is nothing
worse than receiving funding only to find out six
months later that it has only covered half of the
project. You cant go back for more, so estimate
a little more than expected. It is also common
for grant application funders to provide
part-funding or a contribution towards your
project. Be clear on what your company can
contribute and what you need from the funding
body.
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4. How long will the project take?
We are all aware that any project takes time and
resources. When preparing your grant writing
application be sure to map out a timeline that
provides adequate time to complete each task.
Allow some breathing space for staff that may
resign or have to take time off. Good grant
application writers know that ever the most well
organised and highly planned project will have
hick ups and that extra time should always be
factored in.
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5. Extra tip Keep good records
Grant application funders expect a report at the
completion of your project or a period of time
(e.g. 12 months) so keep meticulous records. This
include not only financial records but records on
who accessed your project, how long were people
engaged in the project and what were the
outcomes. A good way to record some of this
information is to create a client survey that can
provide feedback on the project.
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Sometimes the thought of the grant writing
application process can be overwhelming. Dont be
afraid to ask for help. Red Tape Busters has been
operating for over 15 years and has hand-picked
its consultant to ensure that they have all the
grant application writing skills mentioned above.
Each consultant has worked in the industry for
several years and will work with you to produce
the best grant application possible.
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• We are specialists in providing the following
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• Tender Writing
• Grant Writing
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