Rural School Grant Writing Myths

The Top 5 Grant Writing Myths from Education Strategy Group's Grant Writing for Rural Schools and Communities Workshop

1. Rural schools can't get grants.
Lots of rural schools get grants and there are some grants that are specifically for rural schools and communities.

2. Grant writing is difficult.
Grant writing takes skill and like any skill takes practice and effort.

3. Grants always go to the projects that have the greatest needs.
Having a need is only part of what funders are looking for in a proposal. You also have to have a sound plan for addressing those needs.

4. Collaborating with others to write a grant will save time.
Collaborating with others to prepare a grant actually takes more time because there has to be coordination among the partners.

5. A well-written proposal will get funded every time.
Having a well-written is important, but it's absolutely critical that the proposal match the criteria for funding.

To learn more about the Grant Writing for Rural Schools and Community workshop contact Michael Arnold 720-641-3934 or Hobart Harmon 540-901-9932.