K–6Civic Lab
Grant Writing
Apply for funding
Otis
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Maris · Davis
- Materials needed
- Grant Writing for Dummies
- Project Binder with Dividers
- Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit
Why this skill rocks
Want to build a super cool fort or start a neighborhood garden? Learning how to write for grants helps you ask for money to make your big ideas happen!
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be helping a local team get funding for their Olympic dream, or even raising money for your own awesome invention to show off at the Games!
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Grant Writing for Dummies
RequiredOne of the most practical guides to grant writing out there — covers finding funders, writing a compelling narrative, and building a budget reviewers will trust.
Project Binder with Dividers
RequiredKeep your grant research, draft applications, budget sheets, and correspondence organized in one binder. Grant writing has a lot of moving pieces — a system saves you from losing something critical right before a deadline.
Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkit
If your grant project grows into something bigger, a nonprofit fundraising guide helps you think beyond a single application and build a sustainable funding strategy for your cause.