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Community Project Funding SlidesArts Grant ApplicationSmall Grant ApplicationGrant Pitch Presentation
FormatPresentationDocumentDocumentPresentation
Works inGoogle Slides and PowerPointGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Slides and PowerPoint
Length11 slides7 pages6 pages11 slides
StyleFriendlyEditorialFriendlyEditorial

Writing a grant proposal that gets read

A grant proposal asks a funder to pay for a project. It shows the need, your plan and how the money will make a difference.

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Cover summary, statement of need, goals and outcomes, project activities, evaluation plan, budget, and organization background.

Match the funder’s guidelines and language closely, and check their criteria before you write.

Compare Community Project Funding Slides, Arts Grant Application, and Small Grant Application, all 6 to 11 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is a grant proposal?

A grant proposal asks a funder to pay for a project. It shows the need, your plan and how the money will make a difference.

What should a grant proposal include?

Include summary, statement of need, goals and outcomes, project activities, evaluation plan, budget, and organization background. Match the funder’s guidelines and language closely, and check their criteria before you write.

What is the best grant proposal template to begin from?

Start with Community Project Funding Slides: An 11-slide funding pitch that takes a community group from track record to a costed, measurable request. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Arts Grant Application.

How many pages does a grant proposal need?

The templates here are 6 to 11 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make a grant proposal in Google Slides?

Yes. These grant proposal templates work in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

Who are these grant proposal templates written for?

Mostly charities and non-profits. The sample text in each one is written for a specific situation, so replace it with your own details.

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