Helpful Grant Tips Remember the golden rule of grantwriting:
Follow the directions! Establish a grant team that is
representative of project stakeholders. These people should be
able to articulate your need or problem, contribute practical
knowledge and experience to your topic or focus, and be able to
strategize for solutions. Read the proposal guidelines of
Request for Proposal (RFP) three times: once, to get an
overview; twice, to underline key points and sections; and
third, to make notes about how the directions apply to or affect
your project. Definition of a Goal: A goal is the general
description of what you want to accomplish, or your intended
outcome. A goal focuses on the long-term or end result.
Definition of an Objective: An objective specifically describes
what you plan to accomplish. It provides a specific target, a
strategy, and a timeline for completion. An objective usually
suggests a change or a degree of change. The objective can also
indicate the method used to measure the objective (i.e.