eMagazine Supplement
Completing an application form
• copy it
– make several copies of your application form, and use these to draft your answers. This way, the final version (always typed) will be perfect;
• read the questions, twice!
– make sure you’ve read and understood all the questions. If you don’t, ask the funder;
• answer all questions asked
– never ever leave a blank question on the form. If a question does not apply to your organisation, write ‘N/A’;
• use the funder’s language
– use key ‘buzzwords’ from the guidelines in the application, where you can;
• be positive
– use confident, active words like: ‘increase’, ‘maximise’, ‘save’, ‘assist’, ‘decrease’ and avoid using words like:‘would’, ‘could’, ‘should’ and ‘may’;
• keep focused
– stay focussed on your vision, aims and objectives and keep what you say clear, concise and convincing.
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