Funding agencies and donors are striving to overcome specific problems and expand actions that result in and sustain positive change. Communities and organization that are striving to achieve ‘āina momona are doing the same thing with a specific focus on issues that concern them. The key is making sure that your concerns and approaches are well aligned with those of your potential funders. If they are, a proposal is a great way to share your story and help the potential funder understand why they should fund you.