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Funding bodies offer grants to not for profit groups to help with project funding. The process of applying for the grants can be made easier if you understand what the funding bodies expect from you. Your grant proposal should begin with a  Short Overview . This is where you use as few sentences as possible to present the key elements of your grant proposal. Ensure that in the proposal you address: • The purpose of your project. • The expected outcomes of your project. How will you achieve the outcomes? • How will the success of your project be measured? • Why is your project important to you and the community? • Who are you? An assessment of need tells the funding body why your project is important. It should detail how their funding will respond to a gap in resources, opportunity or knowledge that really to be filled. Your grant application needs to clearly define the need or problem that your project is responding to. Description of your project or the project goals, objectives, and

Searching for that elusive dream job is hard enough without adding the confusion and frustration of writing the job applications. Unless you are an experienced job application writer, it may feel overwhelming. If you are looking to apply for a job, how you will apply will depend on the employer. Job applications can be completed in several different ways. Online job applications . These are typically forms that are completed at the employer’s website or a mobile device app. In some cases, submitting a resume and cover letter online will be enough to be considered your application. Not all companies require that you fill in a digital application form. Although, some digital applications may require you to input your personal and professional data directly into their own system. Most times they will frequently provide you the option to attach your resume and a cover letter. There are estimated to be thousands of websites that allow you to post your resume and complete a d