Grant Writing for Keep6ixorg
Project scope
Categories
Public relations Fundraising Grant writing Networking Social justiceSkills
grant applications grant writingThe main goal of this project is to provide a student with an opportunity to develop and enhance grant writing skills while contributing to a non-profit organization. The student will work towards securing funding to support Keep6ix’s initiatives and projects.
- Familiarize yourself with Keep6ix’s mission, goals, and ongoing projects and identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization’s goals and projects.
- Craft compelling grant proposals tailored to the identified opportunities.
- Develop detailed project budgets aligned with the requirements of the grant applications
- Review and finalize grant applications, ensuring they meet all submission requirements and deadlines.
- Submit applications to relevant funding organizations, adhering to their specific guidelines.
- Track the status of grant applications and document any feedback or responses received.
The student will need to:
- Create a document of potential grants that align with Keep6ix’s mission, initiatives and projects.
- Write grant proposals that student submits and detailed project budgets.
- Submission of grant applications and track status of applications. Complete any required revisions based on feedback and responses.
- Interact with the founder and the Keep6ix team
- Provide mentorship throughout the project and support student with any questions regarding the project
About the company
Keep6ix is a not-for-profit Toronto-based organization, serving the Greater Toronto Area, that was founded in 2017 to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth from racialized communities who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Keep6ix offers various programs and services to help youth avoid going down a disempowering path toward incarceration. We also support and advocate for those who are currently incarcerated and provide post-release support so that they can overcome systematic barriers and stigma and begin to reintegrate positively into the community.