or Federal grant assistance, the key resource is
www.Grants.gov, the place to fi nd and to apply for Federal grant assistance. Registering at the website may take up to three weeks to process fully, but the website is wide in its scope and registering with it enables you to apply for assistance from a variety of Federal agencies. In addition, the Catalog for Domestic As- sistance (CFDA)
www.CFDA.gov can provide a listing of Federal programs available to State and local governments and Federally recognized tribal governments. State and local resources for grant money can often be found by search en- gines and links on various grantor websites.
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Getting Started Regardless of the source of grant money, you must put your best eff orts into the grant appli- cation process to be a viable competitor for the money available. You need to show the need and merit of your project.
Plan your proposal, prepare it in its best form, and package it in the form the grantor requires. Be completely familiar with all the deadlines and criteria pertinent to your proposal. Know when the grantor accepts applications, and the process used by the grantor for accepting applications. See if the idea has been considered before in your locale or State by checking with legislators and other area agencies, public or private, that do work similar to that of your project. If you fi nd a similar program already exists, you may need to reconsider your project because grantors don’t usually approve duplication of ef- fort. If you still believe in the merit of your project because it has signifi cant diff erences or improve- ments, state those to make your project, and its proposal, diff erent from what already exists. Grantors want to know about community support of projects. Find individuals, groups or other agencies who support your proposal. T eir letters of support can persuade a grantor to consider your project. Another help may be demonstrating affi liation with another group or agency in sharing services or building space between/among agencies. Seek specifi c matches between what a grantor funds and the specifi cs of your project, match- ing interests, intentions and requirements. Telephone the grantor’s contact or access its website contact and ask for the grant applica- tion kit or more information. Keep track of the names of the personnel you contact and ask for suggestions or advice for improving your chances of support and a favorable decision for your project. Consider a personal visit to
the agency’s regional offi ce or headquarters to have face-to-face contact or learn more about the grantor. Keep a notebook of your contacts, information learned, and your work. Begin to develop the framework of your pro-
posal, but revise and reconsider, as necessary. Have a neutral third party review the proposal for its continuity and clarity. Neatness does
count and so do good grammar, syntax and English skills. Details are important—time- lines, cover letters, size of font, structure of the proposal—whatever the grantor requires.
The Proposal
Most grant proposals consist of the same elements. The Summary is a concise and
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