Tips for Putting the Right Words in a Grant Proposal

The second thing to do is find the local Regional Association of Grantmakers group, a network for funders. Porter says most RAGs will have social events where grant writers can represent their organizations and rub elbows with local funders.

“A lot of times when you research grants you come across something that says ‘applications not accepted,’ and what that means is they give to people they know,” Porter says. “So if they get to know you, then it’s going to open you up a little bit more to be accepted by some of those foundations that do not accept applications. If they get to know you, then they’ll ask you directly for your application.”