Write a grant application

Clarify

• Content

  Check the call and criteria

  7 weeks before the event

  Checklist: Criteria (3)

  • The funding area fits
  • Minimum and maximum amount
  • Note the required documents
• Content

  Project idea on one page

  6 weeks before the event

Develop

• Content

  Theory of change and indicators

  5 weeks before the event

• Budget

  Budget and funding plan

  4 weeks before the event

  Checklist: Budget (3)

  • Staff and material costs
  • Quantify own contribution
  • List other funders
• Partners

  Ask for letters of support

  4 weeks before the event

• Content

  Write the proposal text

  3 weeks before the event

Finalise

• Content

  Second person proofreads

  10 days before the event

• Sign-off

  Internal sign-off (board)

  7 days before the event

• Deadline

  Submit

  on the day of the event

  Checklist: Submission (3)

  • All attachments complete
  • Upload to the portal
  • File the confirmation

After submission

• Content

  Answer follow-up questions

  3 weeks after the event

• Sign-off

  File the decision and next steps

  60 days after the event

Done