How I did it: I researched grantwriting online, wrote up my federal  grant then took it line by line for editing.  I put in a few sleepless nights to get the grant out the door....basically my grant was "my baby" for a few days....I took it everywhere.  I did not take any grant training prior to writing this.  My efforts and landing the grant opened new doors, and now I am on a federal grant review committee at the national level!

Lessons & tips: Don't give up, and work the grant line by line.  Just being able to write doesn't cut it...you need to be able to edit.

Resources: Ask others to help read through your grant before you submit it, and take their advice seriously.

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Mar 06, 2010, 01:05PM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers