As grant writers, we are usually most concerned about getting grant applications funded – as is our nonprofit that has entrusted us with this task. There are countless tips, tools and tactics offered to get your grants funded (I don’t mind supplying those, by the way) but sometimes I think that not enough information is “out there” regarding what to do once your grant has been funded.
So, it is with my tongue planted firmly in cheek that I offer these suggestions:
Definitely request funding for a program that hasn’t entirely been fleshed out – Be sure to ask a foundation for an incredible amount that will set your nonprofit up for life! You can worry later about how to account for the funds, what to spend it on and then eventually end up returning it because it was too large of a grant for your small nonprofit to handle.
Think of progress report deadlines as just “suggestions” – You know that you’re doing a great job spending the money as intended. If they were really worried about it, they’d come find you. While you’re at it, if you do feel like turning in a couple of paragraphs, be sure to NOT provide answers to the specific questions they ask. Write them what YOU feel like they should know.
You’ve worked hard, take a little of that grant money just for you– No explanation needed here. You’ve been eyeing that Mercedes for a while now and we all know that sometimes we just need a little pick-me-up. You’ve earned it!
If you happen to be a humorless drone, what I’m instructing you to do here is the opposite. Get it? Try the opposite approach to all of my suggestions and you should do just fine. As I love to remind everyone that writes grants, it ain’t rocket science! Good luck and, for good measure, I suggest a delicious dinner at a kids-free restaurant (yep, have a 3 year old and spend lots of time at Chick-Fil-A) or a new pair of fabulous shoes as a pick-me-up. Reward yourself for a job well done with whatever works for you though- besides a new Mercedes!

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You had me until I read "Write them what YOU feel like they should know." I thought, "Wow, that might just work if you already have the money."
In the first point, I thought, "What a novel idea ... asking for everything you need ... to be set up for life. What if a foundation actually says 'yes'?"
Nice use of "opposite" writing!
Phil Johncock
The Grant Professor
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