The Wild Rose Humane Society is looking for grant writers! This is something that anyone can do from the comfort of their own home to help the WRHS. Training will be provided. If you are interested, let us know at treasurer@wildrosehumane.ca or contact Mark at 403-438-0017.

What does a Grant Writer do?

Grant writers research, draft, and submit proposals that help organizations or individuals receive grant funding.

Researching grants. To find available funding, grant writers identify grants that match the objective of the organization or individual seeking money. They often scour detailed lists, databases, and donor websites.

Writing proposals. Grant proposals often require a variety of documents, such as a cover letter, project narrative, and supporting information, which might include things like letters of endorsement from members of the community. Through these documents, grant writers explain why a cause is important and how the funds will be used.

For example, grant writers might describe the past, present, and planned activities of the grant-seeking individual or organization. In drafting the proposal, writers must follow the grant’s guidelines, such as ensuring that the organization meets eligibility requirements, and provide a budget that outlines how the grant money would be spent.

Other tasks. Grant writers’ other tasks may include responding to funders’ questions about a proposal, developing relationships with prospective donors, and documenting a grant’s impact at the conclusion of a project.

*Thank you to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics for helping us understand the role of a grant writer. *