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How to Apply for Government Grants When applying for government grants there are a few simple things to remember so the proposal is not rejected.  Make sure that your proposal meets the time guidelines of the governmental agency.  Make sure they are on the appropriate forms, and make sure that they comply with the stated guidelines. To ensure your proposal gets full consideration:  Make sure the project fits the guidelines and intent.  Specify categories of costs to reflect the areas that funding can cover. In some cases, only actual costs are allowed.  Submit the required number of application copies.  Submit the application on time.  Consider payment procedures schedules.  Prepare any necessary evaluation reports. They are sometime essential to final funding.  Note the decision date so you can follow up if necessary. There are several steps to follow when preparing a funding proposal:  Identify your organization.  Name of organization.  How many people belong?  When it was established?  Where is located?  What is its purpose? Explain how your organization operates.  Is it a 501c(3) organization?  Is it a nonprofit corporation?  Who is eligible for membership?  What is the procedure for becoming a member?  Is the organization democratically run?  Are elections held annually?  What groups are affiliated with your organization? Describe how responsibilities are distributed within the organization.  List me names and titles of the executives.  Provide the name, title, address and telephone number of the person to whom correspondence should be directed.  Name the people who will take on the major responsibilities of the project and describe their responsibilities.  Describe what your project will do.  Outline the project; how it meets a demonstrated need; and what it hopes to accomplish.  Explain your objectives in concrete rather than general terms.  Explain the methods for evaluating the progress of the project.  State the objectives in such a way so observers can see that you can accomplish what you set out to do.  Define the scope (e.g., local, city-wide, state-wide, or national). Explain why your project will succeed.  Explain how your project is different; how it avoids duplication similar projects run by other organizations.  Identity projects you have completed in the past, and indicate why they were successful. Describe what additional resources you will require.  Name people outside of the organization who will act as references.  Name people who support this project and whose support is being requested.  Identify any previous contact with the funding bodies being approached, including previous financial assistance. Provide a budget  Provide a detailed operating budget for the project showing how the money will be spent and the amount coming from all sources.  Include the organization’s latest audited financial statement.  Explain any deficits in your organization’s budget and list the specific sources of funding to cover the deficits.  Explain where you wilt get funding if your project continues beyond the proposed grant period.