Interpreting Grant Application Guidelines
Grant application guidelines detail the grantors instructions and expectations. Always read these carefully and highlight specific points, such as: Deadlines Attachments Word Count Narrative Locating Application Guidelines Grant application guidelines can be found under a variety of titles:
Grant Workshops If a workshop is offered by a specific grantor, plan to attend! Specific information about what the grantor is looking to fund, submission requirements and other details may be discussed during the workshop and may not be listed on the guideline page. Also, expressing a genuine interest in the grantor is always positive. DEADLINES Respect deadlines. 12:00 Noon means 12:00 Noon. A submission at 12:01 could void the application. (Be mindful of times zones, the deadline is the timezone of the grantor.) ATTACHMENTS Read attachment requirements carefully to determine the number of copies, labeling exhibits, and sometimes even color and weight of paper. Double check to make sure attachments are actually attached when submitting an online application. AREAS OF INTEREST Area of Interest or What we Fund is where most grantors will list the areas they are interested in funding. If the project or program does not match, DO NOT APPLY. Your perception of greatness or merit is irrelevant. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S) Oftentimes a grantor will list their most asked questions in an FAQ section. Read these thoroughly, particularly before you make a call or send an email. It is unprofessional and may put your funding request at risk when asking a question addressed in the guidelines. PAST RECIPIENTS Why is this information important? This list highlights the average amount awarded to an organization, what type of projects/programs the grantor is interested in supporting and the number of grants awarded. As an example, if the average grant award was $5,000, do not submit an application for $25,000. This is particularly true if this is the first time applying and your organization has not yet established a relationship with the grantor.
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