Grants don’t reward ideas alone. They reward clarity + feasibility. If you write well, even a simple project can look credible.
1) A structure that works
- Theme/problem (1–2 lines)
- Objective (what you will produce)
- Method (how you will do it)
- Outputs (series, exhibition, workshop, publication…)
- Impact (why it matters)
- Timeline (phases)
- Budget (real line items)
2) Budget: don’t be vague
Reasonable line items include:
- materials
- studio costs
- printing/framing
- transport
- professional services (photo, design, translation)
If you request $2,000 and can’t justify it, trust drops.
3) Attachments: quality > quantity
- a portfolio aligned with the project
- 2–3 “perfect” images
- short bio/statement
4) The guiding sentence
“If someone doesn’t know me or my work, do they understand what I will do and why it’s feasible?”
Next step: shortlist grant calls, then adapt your text using this structure.
