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HOW TO WRITE AN EVIDENCE-BASED BID
Using evidence and data to back up your bid helps demonstrate to funders that you’re a credible applicant and that your project has been thoroughly researched By Rachel Gordon
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athering and using evidence is an important part of any grant application. It helps put
forward a strong and reasoned case that highlights the need for the project and support from the It also helps meet the expectations of a funder. Funders routinely tell us they want to see evidence of research in any grant applications they receive. It demonstrates that you understand the problem you are addressing and have investigated how your proposed project or activity can make a positive difference.
What are funders looking for? Good quality research can seriously strengthen your grant application. To be effective, this research should be recent and relevant. It should also be proportional to the size of your project. For example, if your project
has regional or national reach then a funder would expect to see this research activity. Importantly, your research should help you to: Show that you have consulted people who will be involved in the design and delivery of your project. Be sure to explain how people’s are planning to do and why. Provide evidence that there is a real need for your project. Use your evidence to back up any statements that you make. Explain how your project will not duplicate other work going on in your local area. A funder will want to know that you have a good grasp of what is already happening nearby.
Ready, set, research! When beginning your research activity, you should devise a small number of research questions. This will focus your activities on what
should help you to answer common questions that a funder will ask, such as, Why is your project needed? How do you know that people will participate in your project? How will There are two main types of
research: primary and secondary. Primary research gathers new data about a particular problem or area of study. It gives you the opportunity to talk directly to, and involve, potential makes use of existing data. A funder usually expects to see both in a grant application. Any research you use must have a purpose in supporting and evidencing your case. It is no use simply citing research results in your application; you need to Consider who is best placed to conduct your research. This might be you, particularly if you are the one who knows the most about your
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