How can I improve the chances of my application being successful?

  • State the essence of your idea within the first two or three sentences.
  • Ask someone who is not familiar with your project to proof-read your application for clarity.
  • Make
    sure your applications meets the basic requirements (digital,
    news/information, limited geographic area, timely, open source,
    community-building – see FAQ item “What kind of projects will get
    funded?”