Stages of Grant Writing

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Grant writing can be intimidating and daunting to the inexperienced person but for a professional Grant Writer Sydney it is a source of pride to write and win a grant.

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q Grant writing does require some specific writing skills but like any skill it can be learnt, honed and developed. q When grant writing it is best to divide the process into several smaller more manageable stages and approach the grant writing process with organisation and commitment.

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Stage number 1 – Read the grant opportunity Ø Although it may seem obvious the grant writer first needs to read the grant opportunity. Ø Reading the grant program guidelines in detail and multiple times is imperative. The successful Grant Writer will tell you attention to detail is paramount in a winning grant application.

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Ø The Grant Writer is checking for eligibility – does the organisation applying for the grant meets the grant opportunity requirements to the letter? Ø In addition, the professional grant writer is developing a checklist to ensure the grant application meets the expectations in the grant opportunity. Ø What formatting expectations are involved? When is the deadline for submission?

What evidence or documentation to support the application is required?

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Stage number 2 – Complete the application Ø Our Grant writer in Melbourne will complete a professionally written grant application that is simple and organised to read. Ø It is important the grant writer avoid the use of technical jargon rather use concise and clear language that attracts the interest of the grant selection committee.

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Ø As part of the grant writing process the grant writer needs to definitively demonstrate that there is a match between the project or program and the funding aims of the grant opportunity then further establishes how the applicant organisation and their program or project will provide a better result or solution than everyone else who is competing for the grant. Ø To be successful the grant writer should include to clear goals, aims and objectives. Ø The more clarity demonstrated by the grant writer for this component of the application the better chance the outcome will be favourable.

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Ø Within the application the grant writer defines the aim or overarching goal of the organisation and demonstrates how the applicant will fill a need, product, or service in the community the goal should be a clear statement of what is to be accomplished using the requested funding. Ø The objectives are the smaller strategies or steps that will enable the applicant organisation to achieve their goal.

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Ø The grant writer must persuasive and convincing in motivating the grant selection committee to select the applicant organisation to receive the grant funding – therefore the writing completed for the application process is critically important.

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Stage number 3 – Submit the application Ø The grant writer is aware that the grant application must be submitted prior to the deadline. Ø A late grant submission is often automatically excluded from the selection process.

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Stage number 4 – Receive the Grant Ø The selection process is quite often a lengthy one – lasting up to several months. Ø In the meanwhile, if the selection committee request further information or documents provide this as promptly as possible.

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Stage number 5 – Report the Outcomes Ø When an organisation is successful in receiving grant funding there will be an expectation for evaluating and reporting the success of the project or program. Ø Often the grant writer will include within the application process how the outcome will be determined. Ø What will be the important performance indicators? How will success of the objectives and goals be measured? .

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Ø Although there are definitive steps within the grant writing process the amount of time a grant writer spends on each one will depend on the parameters and expectations of each grant opportunity.

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