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How do I get started in Grant Writing? Can you offer any advice or resources for a Georgia resident.
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Hi Charonda,
Thanks for your question. Take a look at Chapter 42 in our Learn A Skill section for information on the grant-writing process.  
If you are asking about how to market your services, you might also want to review Chapter 45 on Social Marketing to promote awareness (of you and your services).  Some portions of that chapter will be relevant.  Beyond that, a lot of getting started is "pounding the pavement" by identifying and visiting potential customers, conducting information interviews to learn about their needs and to obtain references to other potential customers, offering samples of your work, and following up with repeat contacts.  If there are other local or regional grant writers willing to offer mentoring and leads, they can be great sources of help to get started.
Grant writing is an important and needed skill set.  We hope this brief advice is helpful and wish you success.,

Question Date: Tue, 07/22/2014