Opportunity Grant Proposal Essay

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I am writing this proposal in regards to the opportunity grant that is being put forth to the community fellows. It’s to my understanding that these grants are put aside if in the event that the fellow comes to face a financial burden while at their placement. If provided that the grant will be lend towards replacing my current wardrobe which consists of clothing attire that is inappropriate for my workplace. The funds would be used for the purpose of purchasing new dress shoes, sneakers, polo shirts, dress shirts, dress pants (including khaki pants), black socks, and shoe polisher. Having the ability to purchase a whole new wardrobe will benefit me in a significant way. First, it will allow me to take my mind off having to replace my current attire and trying to figure out how much money I need to put aside each paycheck. Second, it would allow me to be a little more flexible when it comes to saving or to allocate extra …show more content…

For example, buying groceries, doing laundry, purchasing toiletries, and household cleaning supplies. Having not to worry about using the money I earn during this fellowship and/or at my primary job, will allow me to use my source of income for paying my bills. The opportunity grant will enhance my development in a way that I would have never imagined if it did not exist. As previously stated, it will allow me to manage my money in the most effective way thus enabling me to create a budget, in which I can use to prevent me from overspending. Admittedly, I have attempted many times to manage my money, but every time I always have to take money from somewhere else an order to buy what I need. The opportunity grant will be beneficial at my workplace and at the Pinkerton Fellowship Initiative. I work alongside staff attorneys at the Advocates for Children, and the dress attire varies from day to

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