Don’t Be a Copy Cat!
No one likes a copycat – especially when applying for more than one course or conference in one grant application. Writing one master service need and cost effective project budget narrative then cutting and pasting it into all other course section narratives is a recipe for failure. Having key messages, stats and objectives is fine, but the tone and focus of each course narrative should reflect each individual course requested. It may take longer than cutting and pasting, but you’ll get a much higher success rate this way.
Develop your key facts and figures
These are the things that don’t change (or don’t change much) from one application to the next. They could include your organization’s background, what makes you unique, monitoring & evaluation, budget, etc.
Don’t assume what the ERC will assume
Just because the Expert Review Committee (ERC) members are all experts in EMTS, does not mean you should assume they understand the justification for your request. Write in clear and accessible language. Reading it out loud will help you express your need in the most effective way possible.
Thank you for all you do for our Colorado communities!
If you have any questions about the CREATE Grant process, please contact Megan Lyda at ml@coruralhealth.org or 720.248.2742.
