Grant Writing 101

*Want the presentation from our 2011 Regional Workshop series? Grantwriting 101.pdf

Myths About Grant Writing:

Myth:  Grants are something for nothing.
Reality:  Grants are rational deals between colleagues.

Myth:  Writing Grant Proposals is an ordeal.
Reality:  Proposal Writing is predictable and simple.

Myth:  All you need is one well-written grant proposal.
Reality:  Winning grants depends on pinpointing matches and tailoring proposals.

Myth:  You need to “know someone” to get a grant.
Reality:  You don’t need to know anyone to start, and relationships can be built as you go.

Myth:  Grants are few, huge, and national.
Reality:  Grants are most often small, numerous, and local.