Focus On: Grants
There’s more to getting a grant than just asking for money. The secret is to present a well-constructed case for support. Here, 10 things to avoid along the way.
2. No logical order. The problem with a disorganized proposal is that it could cause the grantmaker to think that the applicant agency is equally disorganized.
Disorganized proposals tend to be overly long because they repeat information. Therefore, your proposal narrative must follow a logical sequence, from A to B to C, so to speak. If the funder has given you an outline or a list of questions, follow its format to the letter. That’s the order the funder is expecting.
- People:
- Cheryl A. Clarke
- Susan P. Fox
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