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Grant Writing For Dummies, 7th Edition
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Grant Writing For Dummies, 7th Edition

by Beverly A. Browning
March 2022
Beginner content levelBeginner
368 pages
9h 16m
English
For Dummies
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Chapter 21

Winning or Losing: What’s Next?

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Initiating with funders post-submission

Bullet Planning for post-award grant reporting

Bullet Turning funding rejections into future opportunities

Have you heard the saying, “It’s not over until the fat lady sings?” Well in the world of grantseeking, it’s not over until you know the fate of your grant request and have carried out the post-notification tasks. I have seen many grantwriters, administrators, and boards of directors drop the ball after finding out that a request for funding was rejected. When I fail, I want to have a major meltdown and just cry. However, there is no time for a pity party or speeding through a box of tissues. Grantwriters must decide on (or at least have a thorough process for) a win or lose communications plan. This chapter guides you through the steps you should take — win or lose.

Handling Funding Status Communications from Grantmakers

When the word finally reaches you that your grant proposal has been selected for funding, shout, do a happy dance, call colleagues and community partners, and plan a celebration! But then get ready to hunker down and begin the post-award process. First and foremost, your ...

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