The cooking support group may last for 8 weeks, take a month off, and then begin again for another eight weeks. If you need funding for a one-time project, like producing one newsletter, let funders know that after February 1999, the project will be finished. A well thought-out project will have a clear timeline. This is your chance to show funders that you have given thought to all of the details involved. Already Have What the Funding Will Be Used For These three items go together in the budget section of the proposal.
Nothing reassures a funder more than a meaningful budget.
This is your chance to say, We know what we need. We've done our homework. You are not the only funder who believes in this project. Brainstorm actual and hidden costs. The more detailed you can be, the better.