Grants are…

A financial award given to an eligible grantee where the grant amount is not expected to be repaid by the recipient, and is meant for use by charitable organizations/nonprofit entities, small business enterprises, educational institutions, or individuals.

Two broad ways to think of grants:

• Type of funding source
  
• Target area, sector, nature of the foundation, socio-economic need

Federal + Ontario Government = $35 billion

http://www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en/OntarioGrants/GrantsHome/index.htm

Significant challenges:

• The application process is intense
• A team effort is mandatory (exemplary team management, project management, time management, and organizational skills as well as good writing)
• Grant provider needs to be clearly convinced about applicant’s need, and it’s fit within their mandate

The Grants Process:

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3 Key Components of Grant Writing: