During the planning phase, you also have the opportunity to look at your project from various angles. If there are potential problems with your solution, take care of them now. Planning is the time to develop your project. When you have developed your project, you will describe it in a written proposal. The planning stage is also a wonderful time to begin collecting your supporting documents to package with your proposal.
Planning is the key to attracting financial support.
If you have done a good job marketing your organization, local grantmaking organizations will be more likely to give you money because they know of your organization, its mission, and its accomplishments. If you have done a good job planning, you will have a handful of agencies to partner with in carrying out your project. When your planning is complete, you will have a solid project and a handful of plans at your side as you construct a well written, precise, and winning proposal. Aaron K. Shaffer is the Grant Resource Coordinator for VFIS Education and Training Services. VFIS is committed to protecting the resources of emergency service organizations and promoting the health and interests of their members.