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1)Choose the appropriate grant scheme
qWriting a grant proposal takes time and effort and to make this investment cost effective
the grant writer should first ensure the grant funding scheme is appropriate to the needs
and requirements of the organisation.
qCarefully examine the grant funders criterion to confirm the eligibility of the organisation
and their project or program falls under the parameters.

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2)Have the right team in place
qWhen grant writing the role of the grant writer is to give evidence that the organisation
can deliver on the project or program.
qAn effective and capable team that is innovative and can brainstorm together can
support the grant writer to produce a top-notch grant submission.

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3)Clear rationale
qThe role of the grant writer is to definitively provide the grant scheme that there is a
clear and focused reasoning behind the project or program.
qWhat is the rationale? What are you doing and why? How does it address a gap in the
community? Who does it benefit?

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4)Have well defined goals and objectives
qBy using the SMART goal setting approach the grant writer adds a dimension of structure
and accountability to goals and objectives of the program or project and makes them
more definitive.
qGoals should match the needs statement, outcomes and rationale and specifically define
what your proposal will achieve or accomplish for the target group. The goals and
objectives detail the desired results or outcome of the program and how your
organisation plans to achieve them.

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5)Time is money
qThere are two aspects to time in the grant writing process. The first is taking the time to
be thorough in addressing all the requirements for the grant application and ensuring
compliance within the parameters of the funding scheme.
qThe second is getting the grant submitted prior to the deadline – a late grant submission
is often automatically excluded from the selection process.

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6)Remain focused
qWhen grant writing, remain focused on the goal. You want the proposal to be reviewed
and accepted so sell the project and its benefits.
qAnswer all required questions and provide all requested documentation. Outline how the
program or project will positively benefit the proposed clients.
qUse verifiable research to emphasize how it will improve the outcomes for the core
beneficiaries.

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7)Identify effective support people
qThere is always an element of requiring referees for a grant proposal. It is important to
choose the correct people to support the application.
qThey should ideally be passionate and supportive of the program and should be
informed of the rationale, goals and objectives so that they can endorse and advocate on
the behalf of the organisation.

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8)Provide detailed pricing
qThe pricing model and quotations provided to support the grant application should be
clear to read and detailed to identify where the grant funding will be used.
q Grant writers should identify and use local suppliers in as many cases as possible – this
has a further positive effect for the community and demonstrates the organisation
passion and commitment for their community to thrive.

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9)Use visual aids for impact
qPhotographs, diagrams, plans, graphs can make an impression on the evaluator and
enable them to clearly visualise the project or program.
qAnd as is often the case a picture speaks a thousand words – it can back up your written
application and make an impact.

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10)Sell! Sell! Sell!
qThe purpose of grant writing is to give the assessor a clear visual picture of the project or
program.
qIt should sell the long term benefits of the funding for the community and demonstrate a
commitment to improvement and progress for the core group.
qUsing descriptive language, addressing all the requirements and doing so in a concise
and thoughtful way makes a fantastic grant.

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