Thinking about applying for a grant but not sure you can do it? Many people feel overwhelmed by the grant application process – developing an idea, forming the necessary partnerships, and writing a proposal that clearly explains your idea, not to mention all of the forms that have to be filled out, can be discouraging. But by taking it step by step and keeping the ultimate goal in sight, anyone can do it.

The communities and organizations featured below did just that. They are made up of regular people who went through the grant application process and were awarded funds to run their projects or programs. Their success shows that anyone can obtain grant funds to reach their goals, whether it is helping the homeless, constructing an activity center, or improving the way a business is run and avoiding layoffs. Click on the links below to read their stories.