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It is an economically challenging environment so organisations will be busy scouring grant finding websites to boost their income. The chance of winning a pot of money is vital for some to keep the money rolling in.

There is stiff competition out there and funders will be turning down a high number of proposals which in the past may have won. So, how can a bidder successfully win a bid? This comes down to careful preparation and planning.

As a start, use the tips on the following pages as a guide to writing successful bids.






Avoid applying for everything from which you ‘might’ get a chance of winning funding and consider each individual funding opportunity carefully.

Ask yourself if the project for which you need funding is deliverable and realistic.

Check that you meet the criteria for applying. If you are unsure, contact the funding body to get clarity.






Read the guidance provided by the funding body carefully for each question. Keep answers concise and cover all areas asked for.

Provide evidence and research that your model is reliable, your work is in demand and that your outcomes are strong and definitive.

Don’t miss deadlines! Keep a running log of your applications since some will have many stages and rounds of funding will be available at different times in the year.






Ask for advice from funders after unsuccessful bids about how to improve on the process and about good points in winning bids so you can repeat these in the future.

Don’t forget that this is a competition so make the application as engaging and meaningful as possible in an attempt to buy in the reader.

Ask another team member who is familiar with your line of work to proofread the documents and pick up on any spelling and grammatical errors.






Get the contacts right! Sending the bid to the right person using the preferred method of communication will ensure it is received and dealt with.

Finally, consider the point of view of the funder. They will be closely scrutinising bids when there are lots flooding in so yours really needs to stand out from the crowd.






Summary

Do more than just describe your services and beneficiaries. Sell your services and convince the funder that the goals are achievable. This, with an element of luck, will give your bid the boost it needs.



top 10 tips for public sector bid writing

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