Brave New Words: How to Get Grants
Here’s an interesting article from a writer who has gotten a number of grants. Lots of common sense that we often don’t apply when dealing with foundations for any kind of grant.
Research is the first step. This is the same advice I’d give if you were, say, looking to query a publication or apply to an MFA program. You should carefully study any information the foundation or other grant-giving body provides, whether it is just a blurb in a newsletter or a multi-paged, detailed website. You must understand what the foundation is looking for and whether you fit the profile, so you don’t waste both your time and theirs.