Grant writing can be a very tedious task, but the outcome can be highly rewarding. Grant writing is a process that involves formally proposing a request to fund a project or program. There are thousands of grants available at any given time. The trick is to find a grant that is appropriate for your cause and organization. Searching for a grant is comparable to searching for a job. There are numerous opportunities available at any given time, but there only a select few open positions that appeal to your particular talents. In the case of funder and employer, many applicants are reviewed and only a small fraction of those reviewed are chosen (in the case of a job hunt; maybe only one!). Once again, in both scenarios, if you are selected this does not guarantee a position. You may undergo further evaluation to determine an appropriate fit. Some people believe that getting a grant is easy, this is not true. Your request for proposal (or, resume) must outshine all others.
3 Dirty Little Secrets of Grant Making
Grant making is most often honest, transparent, and above all else, fair. However, like any other organization (not-for-profit or otherwise), there are a few unpredictable outcomes that can sabotage even the most well written proposal. See below for some unsavory practices to avoid.