CURP Resource: Drafting Project Info Sheets for Funders

Many organizations seek in-kind contributions or grant support to make their project ideas happen. In some cases, finding support for a project requires submitting to a grant process. In others cases, it may only require a well-placed inquiry. A good starting point for any project is having a concise project description (1-page max) that provides quick and digestible information for potential supporters to get bearing of how they might best contribute to the project. Here’s a what you'll need. 

(view the full Project Funding Infosheet resource via google pdf viewer)

Common Elements of a Project Description in Search of Funding:

BRIEF OPENING

Establish the basics and why we should care about the Project.

PROJECT STATUS 

Give an progress update that states the project life-cycle and current stage.

KEY CONTEXT

Explain the challenges and how project is going thus far

REQUEST TYPE

Clarify the opportunity to give and what it entails

OFFER TRANSPARENCY 

Be open about other contributions and partners, and assure accountability.

REQUEST AMOUNT

Ask for what you need and be clear on what will be helpful to the project.

EXPECTED PRODUCT or OUTCOME

What your project will deliver and how great the project will be! Be realistic and specific as possible.