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Resources for Grant Writers

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A Little Help

We are happy to provide resources for grant writers in advance of a cycle opening:

  • downloadable .doc and .pdf forms;
  • editable .doc forms that you can then and cut and paste into the online form;
  • tips on writing S.M.A.R.T. objectives and planning for a challenge or matching grant;
  • communication tips for announcing your challenge or match; and
  • reminders for the next steps in a process or letting us know about changes in your organization.

forms prep & preview



F25 letter of inquiry (LOI)
.doc version
.pdf version

F25 application
.doc version
.pdf version

Six-month check-in
.doc version
.pdf version

Final follow-up report
.doc version
.pdf version

tips

How to Write S.M.A.R.T. Program Objectives

Organization and objectives category descriptions

Challenge Grant Project Planning

Matching Grant Project Planning

Communication Protocol

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dates & deadlines.

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Minneapolis, MN 55435
Phone: 952-324-8910

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Naples, FL 34108
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  • About Us
    • About Us Overview
    • Our Vision, Mission and Values
      • How We Do Our Work
      • Why We Do Our Work
      • Where We Do Our Work
    • Our Founder
    • Our Board
      • Trustees Emeriti
      • Health Care Advisor
      • Housing Advisor
      • Post Secondary/Higher Education Advisor
    • Our Recent Awards
    • Our Staff
  • What We Support
    • Overview
    • Focus Areas and Service Categories
      • Focus Areas & Service Categories Overview
      • Education
      • Human Services
      • Health and Medicine
    • Best Buy Employees
      • Best Buy Employee Relief
      • Best Buy Disaster Relief
      • Best Buy Hope Fund
    • Power of 100 – Women Who Care
  • Apply for a Grant
    • Grants Request Schedule
    • Grants Overview
    • Eligibility
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Update Contact Information
  • Apply for Scholarships
    • Scholarship Schedule
    • College Scholarships Overview
      • Eligible High Schools
      • Downloadable Documents
      • Renew Your College Scholarship
      • Our 2024 Schulze Scholar Graduates
      • Meet Our 2024-25 New Schulze Scholars
    • Early Learning Scholarship Overview
      • Eligible Catholic Schools
      • Early Learning Scholarship Documents
  • Thank Yous
    • Thanks to You!
    • Thanks from You!
  • News
    • RMSFF Grants Historic $20 million to NCH Healthcare Systems, Florida
    • RMSFF Board visits Children’s Hospital
    • RMSFF issues $1.5 mil challenge to Children’s Minnesota fundraising community