Resource of the Week #181: Concise Advice on Writing Grant Proposals

Hello again. I’m pleased to feature a new resource titled “Writing Grant Proposals”. This 2-page handout from INASP has sections with the following titles:

• Prepare to write the proposal
• Write a clear and detailed application
• Comply with the criteria
• Provide a detailed budget and show your organisation's commitment
• Provide supporting documents
• Show you have considered the impact of your activity
• If you are asked to revise your proposal
• If you were awarded a grant

The handout briefly and readably presents much good advice. Here are examples of points in it that might not be widely known:

• “Know the scope of the grant—some costs (such as those of IT equipment) may not be covered.”
• “Show what you are contributing. This doesn’t have to be financial; it could also be time (for example, time for preparation and follow-up or for employees to attend) or a long-term commitment from your organisation.”
• “If you are planning to attend a conference: [provide a] list of the sessions you would like to attend at the conference. This will show that you’ve looked at the programme and seen that the conference suits your needs/interests.”

Special thanks to Ambra Venturini of INASP for sharing this resource.

Until next post—

Barbara