All too often, businesses and not-for-profits miss out on grants or tenders because they don’t know what’s available, or they leave it to the last minute and fudge their application. For best results, you should incorporate any Grants and Tenders you plan to apply for into your business planning. That way you will develop the necessary strategies (such as research, networking, certification or record keeping) to meet those aims.
Most applications need to include the following:
- Evocative story-telling to capture the attention of assessors (do not use officious language);
- Up-to-date and accurate data to substantiate your claims;
- Evidence of support for your application from community, stakeholders or suppliers; and
- Demonstrable fit with the objectives of the funding organisation or business.
Wordsmith & More can help you in the planning and development stages or, if your back’s against the wall, help you meet that impossible deadline. Talk to Kaye about facilitated planning sessions or her success-based service for NFPs.