Winning Grants: Step by Step, Third Edition

Introduction

An Overview of the Grantseeking Process

THERE’S NO DENYING IT: grants are an excellent source of support for both emerging and established nonprofit organizations. They are relatively inexpensive compared to other fundraising efforts, though grantseeking often requires a significant amount of dedicated staff time and attention to detail if it is to be done well. A strong proposal—that is, a well-written, well-organized, and concise proposal—can bring in substantial income for your program.

However, before you start on the path of seeking grant funding, you need to ask, Is my organization ready for grant funding? Briefly answer these four sets of questions:

1. Are my organization’s mission, purpose, and goals already well established ...