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Sample Grant Narrative (Excerpt)

Project: Community Outdoor Classroom Expansion

 

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Our organization seeks to expand the community outdoor classroom program to better serve local families and schools. For over five years, this program has enabled students to connect with nature, strengthen environmental literacy and build community through hands-on outdoor learning. The expansion will include new learning stations, accessible seating and targeted programming for youth with diverse learning needs.

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Outcomes & Impact Example
With this funding, we will increase participation by 40% over two years, engage 600+ students annually and develop a sustainability curriculum that can be shared with neighbouring districts. Evaluation will include pre- and post-program surveys and educator feedback to measure growth in environmental awareness and confidence.

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Sample Press Release

For Immediate Release
Heronville — March 3, 2026

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Heronville Community Centre Launches New Youth Writing Initiative
Heronville Community Centre is excited to announce the launch of the Youth Voices Writing Initiative, designed to nurture creative expression among local youth ages 12–18. The program offers free weekly workshops led by published authors and community educators. “Writing can change lives,” said Program Director. “We’re thrilled to open this space to our young storytellers.” Workshops begin April 15, registration opens March 10.

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Case Study 3 — Communications Refresh To Strengthen Brand Clarity

The Challenge:
An organization had great programs but weak online descriptions. Their current copy was unclear, inconsistent and didn’t reflect their mission, which made funding and partnership conversations harder.

 

Our Approach:
We refreshed the homepage program descriptions and updated key impact statements with clear, straightforward language. We also standardized tone and messaging across web pages and supporting materials.

 

Result:
Post-update analytics showed that time spent on program pages increased and bounce rates decreased. The organization reported more productive inquiries and stronger brand clarity in stakeholder conversations.

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Sample Program Description (Communications)

Program: Senior Digital Literacy Workshops

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Our Senior Digital Literacy Workshops empower older adults to navigate everyday technology with confidence. Over eight weekly sessions, participants learn email basics, video calling, safe online habits and essential app usage. Workshops are hands-on, supportive and designed for beginners, helping reduce isolation and build digital independence across our community.

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Case Study 1 — Building Grant Readiness From Scratch

The Challenge:
An established community organization had never applied for grants before. They knew funding could help expand programs but weren’t sure where to start or what prepared looked like.

 

Our Approach:
We conducted a Grant Readiness Assessment, reviewed internal documentation and mission clarity and identified gaps in outcomes measurement and financial reporting. We delivered a clear roadmap to strengthen key areas and highlighted three well-aligned funding opportunities.

 

Result:
The organization gained clarity about where to focus next, strengthened internal planning documents and entered the next funding cycle confident and prepared — no submissions until alignment was confirmed.

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Case Study 2 — Targeted Funding Discovery To Inform Strategy

The Challenge:
A small non-profit was overwhelmed by the number of grants available and unsure which ones matched their mission. They had limited staff capacity and needed prioritization.

 

Our Approach:
We completed a Funding Discovery service, researching 20+ potential opportunities, documenting eligibility criteria, deadlines and application requirements. We then delivered a priority funding list ranked by fit and timeline.

 

Result:
The organization gained a clear, prioritized queue of realistic grant prospects with deadlines for the next 12 months. Staff reported reduced stress and a more confident planning cycle.

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