How to Write a Grant for Facilities and Equipment

When writing a grant for facilities and equipment, you will need to convince the reviewers that you truly need the funding. Show them that your request deserves their attention. It is also important to show that you have the space and manpower to use the products you request.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Write the Essentials

1. Determine if you need to present a concept paper. You will be able to determine this by checking into the grant application or guidelines. Read over the guidelines so you are familiar with what they request of you. View any information that appears to be beneficial such as the grant application guide.
2. Concentrate on the facilities or equipment you are suggesting, write your expectations. Show that you have the essential requirements in place. With these, you can take your request to the next level. Explain that you need to keep your organization using current technology.
3. List the major pieces of equipment you already have that will benefit the items you are requesting. Explain why your company is a good investment and how much the equipment or facility will cost.

Write the Responsibility

4. Explain the results you expect to achieve and show past accomplishments. Use only the facts and stay concise and to the point.
5. Show that your company is ready and capable to carry out the proposed usage for the facilities or equipment request.
6. Present your budget in writing and expect to defend each item if necessary. List the names and contact information for people involved in the decision making processes of your organization.
7. Justify staffing needs related to the facilities and equipment grant. If this is a specific piece of equipment, show you have the personnel to operate it.
8. Explain what you plan to do if awarded the equipment or facility grant. Will you be continuing on a similar path to what you have been doing or traveling another road with the new options?
9. Use wording that shows the benefit to others and not just your company. Submit the proposal according to the directions.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the guidelines permit it before going to an additional narrative explanation sheet.
• You are more likely to get a grant if you are a non-profit facility and can show proof of such.