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99 G U I D I N G S U C C E S S "How-To"– Tips for Successful Grant Writing • Read all the information available related to the grant for requirements, eligibility, etc. • Contact the grant organization or administrator and ask questions to get a better understanding of the application or ask for feedback from the grantor on a draft application. You might learn more about the grant program and competitiveness of your proposed project by doing so. • When providing all information related to the grant: » Be concise and clear in the project description and need for the proposed project. » Be aware of the "strings attached" to federal grants and what may be required of you throughout the grant cycle and once the project is complete. If you have additional questions, ask the grant administrator. » List and describe where the matching budget funds will come from (e.g., local general funds, state grant funds, private donations from foundations or individuals). » Only provide required information being requested and ensure you have buffered time into your project timeline for the grant application process, which can be lengthy. Visiting the falls at Smith Falls State Park near Valentine. (Cherry County) The LWCF priority projects will assist in the creation of the Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) of the LWCF, which is necessary for the LWCF application process. To ensure a competitive application, LWCF grant applicants should align their project with one or more of the areas outlined below. • Camping facilities • Wildlife habitat viewing opportunities • Picnicking facilities • Outdoor recreation education-related facilities and partnerships • Access to and opportunities for fishing • Hiking/biking trails • Playgrounds • Swimming opportunities (both beach and pool) • Adventure activities (e.g., zip line, rock climbing, floating playgrounds, etc.) These priority projects ensure that Nebraska's outdoor recreation efforts move forward in a way that is congruent with the input from the SCORP public participation process. This plan also recognizes the importance of local planning initiatives, and if a community is working on a project that doesn't clearly fall under one of the LWCF priority projects, please contact the Alternate State Liaison Officer (ASLO) to discuss opportunities for your project. Nebraska ASLO can be contacted at 402-471-5283.

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