You need to have audited or professionally reviewed financials to submit with your grant. It’s not an excuse to be a young or new nonprofit and not have these.
Good research is the cornerstone of all good grant writing.
What’s your plan after getting the grant? Grant money is a great way to get started, but you need a long-term plan for support of your programs.
You should apply to more than one Foundation to make sure you can receive the full funding you are hoping for.
A grant that is not funded is not a failure. It gave you a chance to introduce yourself to a new funder and get useful feedback regarding why you were not selected this time.
You must have an online presence that funders can refer to as they review your application. A website is critical and often, required.
Make sure you know your deadlines. Funders do not accept late applications, no matter what the excuse.
Grants can take a long time to process. Expect to wait several months to find out if you have been awarded funding.
Hiring a skilled grant writer, such as someone from Sunflower Grant Writers, can help you ensure much greater success!
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