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Since many grant applications ask the same questions, I developed the following list of questions and answers to streamline the grant writing process. Everyone is invited to suggest refinements to the language or ideas below. | Since many grant applications ask the same questions, I developed the following list of questions and answers to streamline the grant writing process. Everyone is invited to suggest refinements to the language or ideas below. | ||
Annual Report – copy of most recent annual report | '''Annual Report''' – copy of most recent annual report | ||
Board of Directors & Advisors - listing of board of directors, trustees, advisors | '''Board of Directors & Advisors''' - listing of board of directors, trustees, advisors | ||
Budget - copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget | '''Budget''' - copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget | ||
Contact Information - Name, address and phone number of organization | '''Contact Information''' - Name, address and phone number of organization | ||
Description of Project - detailed description of project | '''Description of Project''' - detailed description of project | ||
Evaluations - how project's results will be evaluated or measured | '''Evaluations''' - how project's results will be evaluated or measured | ||
Financials - copy of most recent audited financial statement/990 | '''Financials''' - copy of most recent audited financial statement/990 | ||
Geographic Focus - geographic area to be served | '''Geographic Focus''' - geographic area to be served | ||
History - brief history of organization and description of its mission | '''History''' - brief history of organization and description of its mission | ||
IRS Determination Letter - copy of IRS Determination Letter | '''IRS Determination Letter''' - copy of IRS Determination Letter | ||
Other Materials - descriptive literature about organization | '''Other Materials''' - descriptive literature about organization | ||
Outcomes/Impact - results expected from proposed grant | '''Outcomes/Impact''' - results expected from proposed grant | ||
Population – demographic served | '''Population''' – demographic served | ||
Problem Statement – statement of problem the project will address | '''Problem Statement''' – statement of problem the project will address | ||
Qualifications - qualifications of key personnel | '''Qualifications''' - qualifications of key personnel | ||
Support - listing of additional sources and amount of support | '''Support''' - listing of additional sources and amount of support | ||
Timetable - timetable for implementation and evaluation of project | '''Timetable''' - timetable for implementation and evaluation of project | ||
Volunteers - role played by volunteers | '''Volunteers''' - role played by volunteers | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 8 December 2011
Common Grant Questions and Answers
Since many grant applications ask the same questions, I developed the following list of questions and answers to streamline the grant writing process. Everyone is invited to suggest refinements to the language or ideas below.
Annual Report – copy of most recent annual report
Board of Directors & Advisors - listing of board of directors, trustees, advisors
Budget - copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget
Contact Information - Name, address and phone number of organization
Description of Project - detailed description of project
Evaluations - how project's results will be evaluated or measured
Financials - copy of most recent audited financial statement/990
Geographic Focus - geographic area to be served
History - brief history of organization and description of its mission
IRS Determination Letter - copy of IRS Determination Letter
Other Materials - descriptive literature about organization
Outcomes/Impact - results expected from proposed grant
Population – demographic served
Problem Statement – statement of problem the project will address
Qualifications - qualifications of key personnel
Support - listing of additional sources and amount of support
Timetable - timetable for implementation and evaluation of project
Volunteers - role played by volunteers