WRITING THE NARRATIVE The narrative section of the grant application is your opportunity to describe the project or program for which you are seeking funding. This is an area where creativity can shine; however, be careful not to lose sight of the purpose. A narrative can range anywhere from one paragraph to twenty pages or more (this information will be specified in the guidelines along with the size of font and other details.) Early in the narrative, state the funding request amount you are seeking. A grantor may discard the application without reading further or skip through to find this information. Do not lose your "captive audience" moment! The opening statement is the most important part of the entire application. The opening statement must captivate, engage and foster further interest in the details of the project or program. The idea is to keep the grantor reading. Remember, most grantors receive thousands of requests for the same pot of money. They will read fast and determine quickly whether they are interested learning more. Opening statements can incorporate data and statistics, ask a question, provoke a thought or stir an emotion. The Narrative should be brief, unless otherwise specified. Some applications may ask for a longer narrative, and others may prefer a Letter of Interest (L.O.I.) LONG NARRATIVE OR LETTER OF INTEREST TIPS
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