Tips for applying to your next grant

Securing international grants is a great opportunity to scale the impact of your organization. The key lies in presenting a clear and compelling proposal that highlights the value of your project, regardless of its size.

Grant Applications

A powerful example comes from Un Mundo, an educational organization in Honduras that secured $75,000 from the Tinker Foundation. Their project Literary Connections worked closely with 50 local teachers and 9 rural communities to strengthen students' reading comprehension.

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How to Write a Winning Proposal

Before you apply, make sure your proposal includes these three key elements:

1. Sense of urgency: Why is your project essential right now? Is there an emergency, a vulnerable population, or critical data supporting its importance? Use concrete figures and examples to make your case clear and compelling.

2. Scalability: Show how your project can grow and be replicated in other communities. Emphasize its potential to sustain itself over time and influence public policy to create lasting impact.

3. Focus on one project: Keep your proposal centered on a specific project, not broad or generic programs. Clearly outline what you aim to achieve, how you will do it, and the specific results you expect.

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4 Tips from Emilio López, Education Officer at Tinker Foundation

• Present a long-term vision that goes beyond immediate outcomes.

• Highlight local leadership and active community involvement.

• Connect your initiative with other local efforts to create synergies.

• Request a realistic amount aligned with your organization’s capacity.

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Ready to Apply?

Explore open calls in our philanthropic fund directory and use Grantbot, our AI-powered tool that simplifies the application process.

We’re excited to see which grant you’ll secure next!

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Written by Alexandra Guerra.