78: Grant Writing Basics: What Does a Grant Look Like?

<h3>What Questions Do You Have About Grant Writing?</h3> <p>When I first started grant writing and working with my mentor, I asked a lot of questions. </p> <p>Let me rephrase that.</p> <p>I asked a BOATLOAD of questions.</p> <p>I bombarded her with so many queries that I apologized for the onslaught. I'll never forget her gracious response, <em><strong>"I'd rather you ask than wonder."</strong></em> </p> <p>Now that I'm mentoring grant writers myself, I feel the same way. No question is too big or too small!</p> <p> </p> <h3>What Does a Grant Even Look Like?</h3> <p>I was recently a guest presenter about grant readiness in a college class. After the class, a student came up to me and said, "I feel silly asking this, but...what does a grant <em>look</em> like? I've tried googling it, but the answers are so confusing!"</p> <p><strong>I am SO glad she asked!</strong></p> <p>Funny thing is, I wondered the EXACT same thing before I met my mentor and started grant writing. Except...Google wasn't a thing yet, so I didn't have <em>anyone</em> to ask!</p> <p>Today I'm going to explain what a grant application might look like depending on the type of grant you're writing, what things are usually included in a grant proposal, and the different ways of submitting a grant. And, most importantly, I explain how you can know exactly how to fill out a grant application!</p> <h3>Challenge:</h3> <p>Listen in today as we go back to the basics of grant writing. If you have a similar question, <strong><a href= "https://teresahuff.com/contact/">send me a message</a></strong>. Chances are others are wondering too! Maybe I'll even answer it on a future podcast episode!</p> <h3>Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz:</h3> <p>If you’re ready to explore this further, take my free quiz, “<a href="https://teresahuff.com/share-quiz/"><strong>Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?</strong></a>” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn’t as far as they thought. Let’s figur