Common Grant Questions

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