Ask questions to gain more insight from this write up "Describing my previous grant writing experience is fairly easy and straightforward and I have none. At best, I have contributed to the efforts of others and maintained a desire to learn the skill for myself up to and including a key element for my choice in this program. I understand well that this skillset can be invaluable especially in the field of social work, human services and public works. One obvious challenge that I would anticipate is presenting the case for the target program in such a manner as would be outstanding in a field of competitors who also have worthy programming. The second challenge I see is in the assumed follow up work. That is, ensuring that funds are utilized properly and efficiently certainly providing proof of outcome should there be the opportunity for the funding to continue. As it stands, my thoughts are on par with Gitlin et al. (2021) and the beginner questions that they pose, especially regarding how to convince a funder that my ideas are worthwhile. My current work is in crisis management with a municipal agency that deals directly with public interests and activities