1. Read the funder’s criteria more than once.
2. Engage partners asap to provide time to access support letters.
3. Use the strengths of your organization to build the concept.
4. Demonstrate how your project fits the funder’s objectives.
5. Make sure your activities are reflected in the budget (exactly).
6. Be specific in your activities (ex. 3 of workshops, etc.)
7. Be clear and concise.

Nancy MacLeod, Trainer – Proposal Writing