The most overlooked qualities in ourselves when applying for funding

- Determination

 It's not always easy getting your idea on paper and sometimes you need a push or just space to receive inspiration.

 For example: Start a mind-map, go outside walking and afterwards doodle down the ideas, set a timer everyday for 20 minutes of writing your unfiltered ideas, get a 'accountablity' buddy.

- The ability to take breaks when writing

One of the most underestimated qualities in being able to write a good proposal is the ability to take breaks. We live in a oversaturated information era. We rarely give our bodies time to pause, rest and reflect. Most of that comes from the constant need/pressure to constantly produce. But if you can carve out regular breaks when writing, it will be rewarding for you and your project. For example: do a 1 by 30. Write one hour and take a break of 30 minutes to do something else. Some people don't want to stop when they're in the flow of writing, that's your choice obviously. By all means - keep going. Just be aware to set a timer or another type of alarm to give you those breaks you deserve.

- Strategically connecting themes to the open call/funding scheme

 This is an overlooked one that most of us are already doing: Association. Our ability to associate in this digital age has only grown!
We see a 'meme' or video and we immediately start to associate it with our daily life. Be it a new blender to make smoothies, something to mow the lawn with or a new hair product. Treat your plan the same. If you think about your idea, how can you associate it into your daily life? In what way will it inspire people? How is it relevant still for people today (even if it's just for a small group of people)?

Make it a game, make it easy and this will help you with the associations when writing your draft.
That said - don't be afraid to use digital tools to write. Just make sure it's still your tone and your idea.

- Having fun bringing your idea to life

This point bundles up the different aforementioned points together - with space (and grace) and patience for your process you will be able to write more then you think.

We always tell people, that if they can dance and/or feel the rhythm of a song or composition - they are able to write a text for their projectplan.  It's about knowing the steps to take in the right moments.

How we can help.
Maybe you don't have that time or space or you want to delegate the tasks - we've got your back!
Our different packages will be able to help you forward with your funding proposal.

• Package: 'Ready to go!': 510 Euro's or 710 Euro's for 10 hours.

In short: 10 hours of work, 51 euro's per hour for Dutch (and European) clients instead of 80.
In short: 10 hours of work, 71 Aruban Florins per hour instead of 100 for locals.

• Package: 'Next Steps Ahead!': 50 Euro's an hour or 76,67 Florins for 30 hours.

In short: 30 hours of work, 50 euro's per hour for Dutch (and European) clients instead of 80.

In short: 30 hours of work, 76,76 Aruban Florins per hour instead of 100 for locals.

• Package: 'We're all in this together': 50.66 Euro's an hour or 64 Florins for 75 hours.

In short: 75 hours of work, 50,66 euro's per hour for Dutch (and European) clients instead of 80.

In short: 75 hours of work, 64 Aruban Florins per hour instead of 100 for locals.

• Package: 'We're all in this together'

If you or your company is ready for big change, this one's for you.

If you need our help and can't afford the packages- we encourage to still reach out to us. We'll see what we can do.
And again - Let's keep it fun!