Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics 

FARMINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY

32737 W. 12 Mile Road

Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Wednesday, May 21, 1-3 p.m.

Registration required; (248) 553-6880 or online at www.farmlib.org/events

Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation, with a special emphasis on creating a proposal budget.

Join Dave Holmes, Acting Director of the Foundation Center-Cleveland, as he reviews the basics of creating a grant proposal from start to finish.

This free class will cover:

• How the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process
• What to include in a standard proposal to a foundation
• Tips for making each section of your proposal stronger
• What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments
• Tips for communicating with funders during the grant process
• ​How you determine reasonable budget costs
• What types of expenses to include, including overhead
• What other financial documents funders want to see