How to Write A Grant Proposal: Methodology Statement

The methodology statement of a grant proposal gives information regarding activities for the project seeking grant funding. A good methodology statement will show what activities the grant project is seeking funding sources for but why those particular activities where chosen.

Instructions

1. Be specific on what activities are included in the grant project. Do not simply list the activities, but how they help achieve non profit's short term and long term goals.

2. Write a description for each activity. Describe activities in order, if applicable.

3. Give information on individuals or company positions that are involved in each particular activity. Make sure you show that their is enough staff to meat projected goal in the given amount of time.

4. In combination with the time table given for the whole project, give time estimates for each individual project.

5. Explain the projected outcome of the activities given.

6. Give information supported by research on why each activity was chosen. Give examples of other methods that was looked into, and give information on why these activities where looked on a superior.

Tips & Warnings

• Always give as much details as possible when writing a grant proposal.

• The methodology section should flow smoothly from the objective.

• Read all instructions and suggestions carefully.

• Follow all instructions to the without making exceptions.

• Do not improvise or ignore instructions given in grant guidelines.

Resources

• Grant How To Information
• How to Apply For Government Grants.