Preparing for Grantwriting Success

A strong grant proposal starts with a well-prepared organization. Here’s what you’ll need to have in place to give your application its best chance.

✅ Get Ready

• Clear Mission – Know what your organization stands for and what it’s trying to accomplish.

• Stable Leadership – A reliable team and engaged board go a long way.

• Track Your Impact – Keep records of what you’ve achieved so far.

🎯 Know Your Goals

• Set Priorities – Be clear about what you need funding for.

• Be Realistic – Understand what grants typically do (and don’t) cover.

• Budget Wisely – Know how much funding you need—and why.

🗂️ Organize Your Paperwork

• Financials (budgets, audits, 501(c)(3) or equivalent)

• A short history of your organization’s work and impact

• A clear outline of goals, target audience, and expected outcomes

• Data and stories that support your proposal

🤝 Work With Your Team

• Get board buy-in and leadership support

• Assign a single point of contact for communication

• Respond promptly to requests for info or feedback

📎 Stay Organized

• Store your documents in one central place

• Be transparent—challenges and limitations don’t scare us

• We're here to help, not judge

⏳ Plan Ahead

• Hire your grant writer early

• Build in time for revisions and feedback

💰 Budget for Help

• Include grantwriter fees in your operating budget, not the grant request

📋 Keep Good Records

• Track applications and outcomes

• Stay ready to report on how funds were used

📚 Be Willing to Learn

• Learn the basics (Grants.gov has a great grant lifecycle chart)

• Ask for feedback to strengthen future proposals

We can help you get everything organized—fleshing out and editing narratives is part of what we do. But the core content has to come from you.

We take confidentiality seriously. A mutual non-disclosure agreement is standard, and your materials will never be shared. No exceptions.

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