You can develop a winning nonprofit grant application by learning the basics, seeking advice and feedback, and reading successful application examples, In part 3 of this series, Writing Successful Grants, I describe for you five aspects of winning, successful grant applications that you can write for your organization or for yourself as an individual.

In part 2 of the series, Writing Successful Grants, I give you resources to find grants. Some are are for nonprofits in many sectors and others are for those in the arts & culture space. Resources are specific to the Puget Sound region and Washington state for the most part. Others reach beyond to the greater United States via directory search.

Writing successful grant applications may seem like a confusing, complex labyrinth. They are, AND they are very doable with support, information, and guidance. I’m writing this multi-installment series to help decipher the process. In this first part, I help you understand the basics of grants, different types of grants, and what a grant application is.