Proposal and Application Writing
fill a need and succeed
Eggmedia founder and owner, Brian Gross, has garnered thousands upon thousands of dollars in private and government sponsorship and grant money, as well as scholarships for non-profit organizations, students, artists and social service agencies - by writing concise, engaging and pertinent program proposals and grant applications.
The most important key to success when requesting support from government, corporate or non-profit foundations is to clearly and concisely link your proposals to the funding agency's stated goals and priorities. After that, you have to remember that, for the application committee members, reviewing countless applications is usually a nearly thankless job. Make it easy on them - and make them remember you! Eggmedia will, and we can work both on an hourly and commission basis.
We do a limited number of pro-bono applications per year as well, and find that in nearly every project for which we have created proposals and applications, there is some need for public relations, web design or training - which can be worked into the program budget.
Some recent successful funding campaigns we have spearheaded include:
- Coast Capital Savings Grant, Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society, Abbotsford, BC, Created proposal and compiled all grant application materials and relevant statistics to support the “Abby Youth Inclusion and Leadership Initiative” in coordination with Abbotsford Community Services, Ministry of Children and Family Development, Abbotsford School District, Abbotsford Youth Commission – to initiate a youth advisory council.
- Telus Community Grant, Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society, Abbotsford, BC, Created proposal and compiled all grant application materials and relevant statistics to support the “Full Impact” drug abuse prevention pilot project at Abbotsford Collegiate High School and Bakerview Learning Centre, including student, parent and staff training components.
- Eagles Auxiliary Club Grant, Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society, Abbotsford, BC, Created proposal and compiled all grant application materials and budget to support annual summer client activities, including a 3-week activity group and a camping trip.
- Soroptimist Club Grant, Matsqui-Abbotsford Impact Society, Abbotsford, BC, Created proposal and compiled all grant application materials and budget to support the “Client Media Creation Initiative” to provide opportunities for self-expression and employment skills development.
- Nutcracker Whistler Funding, Rio Tinto Alcan, The BMW Store, Vancouver, BC, Created materials and package to solicit corporate sponsorship, met with numerous potential sponsors, successfully receiving support for six performances of the 25-member Goh Ballet Company at Whistler’s Millennium Place.
- Developing Artist Grant, Hnatyshyn Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario, Awarded to Kostyantyn Kesheshev of the Goh Ballet. Nomination and application initiated and completed by Brian Gross.
- Associate Students Operational Grant, California State University, Fullerton, Presented to support yearly operations of the student internet radio station. Faculty advisor, grant writer.
- Dean’s Technology Award,California State University, Fullerton, Presented by the Dean of the College of Communications for incorporating cutting-edge technology into course material, including computer animation and web design using Macromedia Flash and non-linear audio editing using Cakewalk Pro Audio
- Millennium Grant, City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, One-year artist grant to design and implement a creative arts program at My Friend’s Place, a privately operated service center for homeless youth. Taught weekly workshops, web site design and maintenance, publication, and performance
- James Irvine Foundation Grant , Awarded to fund a three-year creative writing seminar at LAUSD’s EAGLES Centers. Proposal created by Brian Gross and Amy Jones and submitted through Community Arts Partnership, Valencia, California
- Ucross Foundation Residency, One-month expense-paid artist residency in playwriting and music composition. Clearmont, Wyoming
- Durfee Foundation Residency, Three-month teaching and art-making residency at LAUSD’s EAGLES Center, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California
- California Community Foundation; Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Fund, Awarded to fund publication of an anthology book of EAGLES Center student writings. Proposal created by Brian Gross and Amy Jones and submitted through Community Arts Partnership, Valencia, California
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