|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Getting a grant funding is highly competitive. Usually, most reviewers review many applications depending o the organization, therefore, it’s essential that you present a brief easy to read application that addresses all the stated requirements.
Before you commence to write your application, you need to do the following:
- check the eligibility criteria
- read any accompanying documents (e.g. terms and conditions, frequently asked questions, application ‘tips’, e.t.c)
- familiarize yourself with the grant funding process requirements, guidelines and application forms.
- put together details of your business:
- products and/or services
- key personnel
- experience and skills
- description of your business and business plan
- proposed budget
- project description, including aims and objectives
- plan on how you intend to use the grant funds.
- find out from relevant parties to provide, supporting documents such as financials, invoices, quotes, budgets.
Grant Application Tips:
# Prepare the application early. Get Started with platforms that provides startup requirements and tips.
# Keep the audience in mind. Keep the review criteria in mind when writing the application. Also, make sure the application and responses to the program requirements are clearly written.
# Ensure you follow the instructions and application guidelines carefully. Present information according to the prescribed format. Most reviewers are used to finding the kind of information they want in specific places.
# Be well organized Many applications fail because the reviewers cannot follow the thought process of the applicant or because parts of the application do not fit together.
# Be brief, concise, and clear. Make each point understandable. Provide accurate and honest information.
# Take Time to Carefully proofread the application. Misspellings and grammatical errors will impede reviewers in understanding the application. Reduce the use of abbreviations and acronyms.
We hope these tips would be helpful for you as you prepare for your next business grant.
Good luck!
