Mobilizer Session

How to Write a Successful Funding Application: Part 1

June 8, 2021
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 880 cities

How to Write a Successful Funding Application: Tips for First Time Applicants

Are you a first-time applicant looking to improve your funding proposal skills? Learn how to turn an idea into a project proposal, how to build a project outline, and think through the steps from beginning to end. Find out about some of the common hurdles and pitfalls in proposal writing and the best approaches for success.

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