Grant Writing - “Well Begun is Half Done” (1)

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Grant writing may seem like an overwhelming and
shudder inducing task. And this is with good
reason. It can seem very daunting. Will you use
the correct words? Will you be able to use the
best sentence structure? What about your spelling
and grammar? The best way to ensure you can
handle the task of grant writing is to find out
the purpose behind what you are writing and the
approach you need to take. This will help you
clear your head and make a good start. If you get
everything right at the start, it will make the
rest easier. The key to a successful grant
application is research and preparation. Being
prepared will help you to establish the tone and
purpose of the grant application.
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The following Questions will help find the
purpose and approach when taking on the job of
grant writer.
Who are your readers?
Knowing who your reader is and understanding the
funding body will allow you to tailor your grant
applications vocabulary and focus accordingly. A
grant application needs to written as if your
reader does not know or understand anything about
your sporting or community organisation. Assume
they also have no knowledge at all about the
diversity of your community, or the heritage of
your region. Highlight your communitys culture
and any future developments.
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What is the purpose of the document?
Why are you applying for this grant?
Understanding the reasons behind your
application, will make your grant writing process
easier and make your grant application seem like
a viable option for the funding body. Do you have
a concrete plan for any grant funding your
organisation may receive? Have you thoroughly
researched whether your organisation qualifies
for the grant? Are you capable of achieving the
required outcomes?
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Why should the readers read your grant
application?
You need to make your grant application stand out
from the rest. What makes your organisation
special? How many people will the grant benefit?
What will be the impact on your community? Make
sure you include any extra benefits the grant
will bring to your organisation or community that
may not be obvious to the reader.
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What outcomes you expect?
By keeping your grant application simple and
clearly expressing your desired outcomes, you
leave little room for miscommunication. Ensure
that you add how your organisation will be
measuring the success of the project and how you
will be held accountable for the project which
also includes the budget.
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What outcomes you expect?
By keeping your grant application simple and
clearly expressing your desired outcomes, you
leave little room for miscommunication. Ensure
that you add how your organisation will be
measuring the success of the project and how you
will be held accountable for the project which
also includes the budget.
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Once you have taken the time to examine and
answer these questions, research the grant and
the funding body and assessed whether the grant
is suitable for your organisation, then you are
ready to create a strong grant application.
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