Step 4.5.5

Sustainability

Many funders look for evidence that the benefits gained by the program will not be lost after the grant period expires. To that end, it is a good idea to demonstrate that your project fits into one of the following three categories:

• The project meets a finite need that will be met within the clear start and end dates of the grant.
• The project builds capacity, such that your organization, or others, will be able to continue the work without outside funding.
• The project will increase the likelihood that other funders will provide support.