When developing a grant proposal, it’s tempting to think of the evaluation plan as something you tack on once the program plan is in place. But the evaluation plan is an integral part of the program.
The budget narrative, also called a budget justification, is a powerful tool for ensuring that reviewers of your proposal understand the financial side of the program. Presenting the numbers alone, without explanation, is risky. What’s clear to you may be fuzzy to a reader who hasn’t been involved in planning the program. When preparing a budget narrative, take a detailed approach that scrupulously avoids assumptions.
Using established project management strategies can streamline your process
For many nonprofits, the term “grants management” conjures up visions of navigating an ever-changing labyrinth of rules and regulations. While there is a learning curve when managing regulation-heavy grants from various levels of government, it’s nothing diligence and determination can’t conquer.
When you’re looking for grantmakers to support your organization’s work, a Google search won’t do the job. Most private foundations don’t have websites and most don’t have staff.
