How important is a grant proposal in my grant application?

A grant proposal can make or break your application for funding.  Your chance for funding will depend heavily on how well your grant proposal is written.  A well-written grant proposal should ideally give your grant making agency an in-depth overview of your program and your organization.

I have no idea how to start my grant proposal.  Where can I go?
 
There are many professional grant writers who can help you. Most of them have websites that can guide you to develop a well-written grant proposal.  You may opt to just get tips and write your own or you can ask them to work on your grant proposal.  Should you decide to write your own, consult a friend or an expert to read and edit your proposal if necessary.

For further help on grants and grant writing, you may visit the following websites:  www.knowgrants.com, www.grantwritersonline.com and www.understanding-grants.com.

How much should I expect to pay if I ask the help of a professional grant writer?

Payment really varies with the type of job that needs to be done and the level of skills required to complete the work.  Just make sure that whatever amount it is should be within your budget.

What are the common mistakes grant applicants make?

   • Submitting an incomplete grant proposal.
   • Submitting a grant proposal to a grant making agency whose objectives       are far different from that of the organization.
   • Not following guidelines set by the grant making agencies.

How many grant proposals do I need to submit to a grant making agency?

Most grant making agencies require only one set of grant proposal from applicants.  However, you can double check your grant making agency’s requirements from the list of its guidelines.