Grant Research/Writing

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Process

Why Your Organization?

Who are you?

Are you a nonprofit entity?

How long have you been in existence?

What makes you qualified to respond to this RFP? (What is your expertise?) Be specific. Funding sources will want to know why you and your project are more likely to successfully adress a need than someone else's project.

What is your organization’s mission? Is your mission related to the mission of the funding source?

What accomplishments can you document? Do you have evidence that other programs you have administered have made a difference? Do you have satisfied consumers who might be willing to advocate for your organization?

What current programs/services are you providing? Are these programs operating within budget? Are these programs successful in the eyes of the community and the individuals being served?

What population are you currently serving? Do you specialize in serving children? families? individuals with disabilities? Does the proposed project target this same group? If not, why are you intending to serve a different population?

What other funds are available to you to operate this program? How much of your own organization's dollars will be spent on this new project? Will other agencies and organizations be providing funding or services to help sustain the program and make it a success?

Are you collaborating with any individuals or agencies? If there is a specific skill or expertise that your organization or current staff are lacking, have you made provisions for this?

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