Check out our new How-To guide for the application process: How to Apply: The Promise Neighborhoods Grant-writing Guide.

This guide is designed to help applicant organizations and neighborhood coalitions navigate through the guidelines and application for the 2010 Promise Neighborhoods planning grant and understand the key elements, priorities, and requirements of this funding opportunity. Here’s some of the great content:

BEFORE YOU START

Confirming Eligibility

Application Deadlines and Timeline for Submission

Understanding the Matching Requirement

Assessing Institutional Readiness to Apply

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Understanding the Electronic Application Process

GETTING STARTED

Orientation and Application Materials

MOVING FORWARD

Understanding the Components of the Application Package

Application Checklist

A “Walk-Through” of the Project Narrative

HELP ALONG THE WAY

Resources to Help You Build a Strong Project and Proposal

As you go, pay close attention to the important dates in the application process. Let us know what you think in the comments.