GRANT WRITING: Superior grant applications are persuasive sales documents

      Grant proposals share common elements with proposals for professional services, such as architectural, engineering, and research and development (R&D). Both have numerous competitors, and the evaluations often incorporate peer reviews. To get the highest possible score, we thoroughly understand the grant proposal submittal instructions carefully and follow them exactly, even if they are illogical. Proposal reviewers will expect to find your responses in the specified order.

• We follow sound document organization principles
• We carefully follow all submittal instructions
• We organize information to simplify evaluation
• We describe the acute needs of your target population vividly and precisely.
• We use emotional appeal backed by the most credible facts available
• We address the program’s goals in every section
• We directly link project objectives, activities, milestones, and costs
• We Link all expenses to required activities and emphasize added value