[Photo by Israyosoy S. on Pexels.com] Let’s talk about headings — specifically for applicants writing complex narrative proposals, like those for tri-agency competitions. I’ve seen enough wild heading inconsistencies in recent months that I’m bumping my planned topic to address this first. 🫣 Headings can be a fun puzzle to untangle when I’m editing aContinueContinue reading “We Need to Talk About Headings”
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My Grant Application Was Unsuccessful… Now What?
Photo by Cup of Couple on Pexels.com You put in the hours, hit the deadline, and crossed your fingers. Months later, you get the disappointing news: your grant application was unsuccessful. Though no one wants this outcome, it’s reality for many. First of all, it’s perfectly okay to feel frustrated and disappointed—but don’t let thoseContinueContinue reading “My Grant Application Was Unsuccessful… Now What?”
Finding the Right Grant
Photo by Tara Winstead on Pexels.com I’ve heard from a lot of folks in both academia and the non-profit sector that they don’t even know where to start looking for new funding. It’s simply, “I need money to do X—who would fund that?” It can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure where to find funding. ThereContinueContinue reading “Finding the Right Grant”
Graphics and Grants: Using Visuals to Strengthen Your Proposal
Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com We live in an era of visuals (emojis, videos, and memes prevail). This applies to the competitive landscape of grant applications. Using visuals in your grant proposal can be an effective way to communicate information to your reviewer. Visuals can help convey complex ideas into clear, easy toContinueContinue reading “Graphics and Grants: Using Visuals to Strengthen Your Proposal”
How to Format a Winning Grant Proposal
We’ve covered the core components of a proposal. Now, let’s discuss how to format your proposal so it makes a great first impression. Have you ever opened a document that feels like just one big wall of text? I’ve never really felt excited about digging into that kind of material, and I bet your reviewersContinueContinue reading “How to Format a Winning Grant Proposal”
5 Tips to Get Funded
I get it—you’re probably tired and stressed. You’ve tried to get funding, but the rejections feel discouraging. What to do? There are five important considerations for those who are applying for any type of grant. I’ve put them in some kind of chronological order. Let’s get into it. Tip 1: Match your proposed plan toContinueContinue reading “5 Tips to Get Funded”
