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Grant Writer cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Grant Writer
I am writing to apply for the Grant Writer role at [Company Name]. With a background in researching funding opportunities and drafting successful applications, I am confident I can help your organisation secure the grants it needs to deliver its programs.
In a previous role, I worked with program staff to translate a new community health initiative into a funding application that met the funder's selection criteria. The application was successful, and I later compiled the acquittal report showing the funds were spent as promised. I also prepared the project budget in Excel and managed the submission through SmartyGrants.
I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I would welcome the chance to bring my grant writing skills to your team.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume and look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your funding success.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.