Leading up to the opening of the grants through to the application deadline, the focus of the NSG program is primarily on promoting the grants and supporting people to apply. This module includes information and resources to use in doing outreach to and building relationships with potential applicants in your community.

3.1 Promotion and Branding Basics & 3.2 Guide to Supporting Applicants

This PDF contains all the guides and foundational information on promoting NSG in your community and supporting your applicants.

Download Module 3 Guides (pdf)

3.1 Promotion and Branding Basics
3.1.1 Guide to NSG Promotion
3.1.2 Guide to NSG Branding Basics

3.2 Guide to Supporting Applicants

 

3.1.3 Promotional Templates

Click on the links below to download each template. You can tailor the template to suit your needs – any text in peach are suggested places for you to customize the content.

3.1.3 Promotional Templates (Word)
This document includes templates that you can use in your promotions of an NSG granting cycle. They include templates for emails and online postings, Partner Organizations websites, social media posts, and information sessions.

3.3 Supporting Applicants: Resources & Templates

Click on the links below to download each template. You can tailor the template to suit your needs – any text in peach are suggested places for you to customize the content.

3.3.1 Email Templates for In-Progress Applications (Word)
When you see in-progress applications in GMS, you may want to be in touch with applicants to remind them of the application deadline, to offer support, and to remind them of important parts of the application process and eligibility criteria. These email templates can be adapted to use in this way.

3.3.2 NSG Frequently Asked Question Handout Template (Word)
This template can be used in your promotions as a physical handout, an attachment to emails or as part of your online and social media promotions. It goes over the most frequently asked questions of people who are considering applying.

3.3.3 How to Come Up With Great Project Ideas Handout Template (Word)
This is another template that can be given to people who are considering applying. It provides tips on how to come up with project ideas that could be funded through an NSG grant.

3.3.4 Effective Grant Writing Infographic for NSG Applicants (pdf)
This infographic includes four easy to understand tips for writing a successful NSG application. It can be provided to applicants by email, as a handout or even put up on the wall during information sessions, office hours or in the Partner Organization(s) during the time when applications are being received. It can also be used as part of promotions, for example, as a graphic on Partner Organization websites.

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