This document provides guidance on writing grants for rural programs. It discusses why organizations should pursue grant funding and covers key aspects of developing a successful grant application such as conducting needs assessments, organizing teams, developing budgets and timelines, evaluating proposed projects, and finding potential funding sources. The document emphasizes clearly articulating the problem, proposed solution, and impact of funded projects and engaging stakeholders throughout the process. Overall, it aims to equip rural organizations with best practices for securing needed grant money to support their work.