Bid writing - getting started - where are you now - self evaluation
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Self evaluation - where are you now?
Start the quiz:
Is this your first bid? How did previous bids work out?
where are you now?
Every journey starts somewhere
Don't be put off by the technical terms or length of the funding application. Funders WANT to distribute their funding - it's what they do. Can you chat with someone who has completed applicaitons before? Is there someone to proof read your application?
where are you now?
next question
Is this your first bid? How did previous bids work out?
where are you now?
Get writing
If you don't already have one, write a clear outline of your project. Include details about what need you're meeting, how you'll meet it and what you're planning to do.Use the notes document to start making notes which you can work up into the format the funder ask for on the application.
where are you now?
next question
Is this your first bid? How did previous bids work out?
where are you now?
Be clear on the need
This is the WHY of your project, not the activities or the hoped for outcomes. Focus on what need you are meeting.Use the notes document to start making notes which you can work up into the format the funder ask for on the application.
where are you now?
next question
Is this your first bid? How did previous bids work out?
where are you now?
Read the funders' notes and guidance
Read carefully what documents you are asked to supply with your application.Whilst each funder is different, they will all be clear with what they want.Use your notes document to record where to find this essential information.
where are you now?
finish
Ready to roll!
Take a look at the rest of the bid writing unit, and use your accompanying document to take notes for future reference