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Project Story
What makes a good project story?
Your project story is often the first thing people read. Make it clear, specific, and personal.
Structure (150-300 words):
People fund people, not just projects. A compelling project description includes both specific details and human stories.
Start with why you care. What made you realize this work matters? Share 2-3 sentences that show your personal connection with the place and project.
Describe what you see and offer some context. What factors are shaping the landscape?
Explain your approach. What specific actions will you take? Why this approach? Who's involved?
Show the change you're creating. How could the land look in 6 months? A year? How might this benefit the ecosystem and community?
Include your community. Are there local partners or community organizations engaged?
Be specific
Be yourself
What makes a project story compelling:
Clear timeline
Specific outcomes
Personal connection
Simple language
What to avoid:
Vague goals ("improve the environment")
No timeline ("someday we'll restore the forest")
Abstract language ("synergizing stakeholders for holistic impact")
Only talking about problems, not solutions
Leaving yourself out of the story
Adding videos to your project story
It is highly recommended to enhance your project story with photos and videos.
You can upload a video as your project header (and update it at any time). It is not possible to upload videos to your project story, but you may embed additional video links from YouTube if you wish.
How to edit your project story
To edit your project story, simply navigate to your project dashboard and click on the pencil icon in the upper righthand corner:
Projects >> Manage Projects >> Edit
Note: If you are participating in a funding round, edits to your project story must remain within the original intent of your application while the round is open. However, you may add additional images to your project, enhance your project story, or create project updates at any time.
See our Project Guide for additional support on developing your project story.
