Five Factors of Grant Writing Back to Basics Erin Davison, MBA
FIVE FACTORS “W’s” WHO WHAT WHEN WHERE WHY
WHO WHO ARE YOU WHO IS THE FUNDER WHO IS THE RECIPIENT
WHAT WHAT Explain the project/program Outline details of historic and future plan “LIKE” projects
WHEN WHEN Multi-phase or 1-time only? Seasonal?? Outline specific dates Implementation plan
WHERE WHERE Geographic location Shared funds: Individual or Group
H WHY WHY NEED Impact statement Key words “HOOK”
CONCLUSION RE-EMPHASIZE THE MISSION STATEMENT RE-STATE THE “NEED” PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL TIPS HAVE A CLEAR PLAN FOR THE PROJECT ACCESS AWARDED PROPOSALS FOR REFERENCE INCLUDE STATISTICS INCLUDE NECESSARY “IN-KIND” IN BUDGET DON’T PAD THE BUDGET AVOID TECH HEAVY PROPOSAL BE REALISTIC
ERIN DAVISON, MBA 337-263-4663 edavison@businesshealthpartners.com