Grant Funding Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
I read ads, e-mails and books all the time about so much “free money” available from the government. Is this true?

A:
Be careful! These ads, e-mails and books can be misleading. Some are consumer scams. While there is no fee to apply for grants, obtaining grant funding is never easy. See Chapter 5, “Avoiding Grant Scams”

 

Q:
These ads all make it sound so easy. Is it really that easy to get a grant?

A:
Absolutely not. This may be the biggest myth when it comes to grants, and the cause for huge frustration. Getting a grant is hard work. It requires extensive research, writing, follow-through and contacts. If it was so easy we’d all be rich.

 

Q:
I’ve never applied for a grant before. Where do I start?

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Start by reading the Grant Authority to learn about the complex world of grants in very basic terms. Learn how to use research tools to find a grant (Chapter 2), write a grant proposal (Chapter 3) and find other helpful resources (Chapter 6).

 

Q:
I’ve read that there are many hundreds and thousands of grants available, for many categories of projects, including education, arts, music, science, medicine, community developing, feeding the hungry, and many more. Is this true and where do I find them?

A:
Yes, it is true. In fact, thousands of grants are available from government agencies (federal, state, local), foundations, companies, and non-profit organizations. This huge number of grants makes it important to do effective research to find those grants which you are eligible and match your project needs. Chapter 2 (Research) is your guide to find your “closest match” in this huge haystack of available grants.

 

Q:
To get funding I need to complete forms. How do I get these forms and do I have to pay for them?

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Each grantor has its own application forms (see Chapter 3). Forms are always free. You can access many grant forms in this book’s Appendix.

 

Q:
I have worked for non-profit organizations and government agencies which often applied for and received grants. Now I’m on my own. Can I apply for grants as an individual?

A:
Yes, you can apply for many grants as an individual. However, not all grantors will accept applications from individuals. Some require you to be sponsored by a non-profit organization. It depends upon the type of grant, grantor and other factors. See Chapter 2 (Research) and Chapter 3 (How to Apply) for more information.

 

Q:
Is the internet a good place to do my grant funding research?

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Yes. It may be your best place to start. Learn how to use various internet-based research tools in Chapter 2, and link directly to many other valuable research resources in Chapter 6.

 

Q:
I have applied for grants before. I know it is time-consuming, incredibly stressful, difficult, and frustrating. I hate to sound so negative, but I’ve tried many times and have the same problems each time. How will this book help me to make this process any easier, less stressful or time-consuming?

A:
Anyone who says that winning grants is easy is not telling you the real story (Chapter 1). It is by its nature a time-consuming process. This book is intended to remove the stress, frustration, and time from this process while helping you to increase your chances of winning that grant. How? By providing you with practical and specific action steps, tools, checklists, and approaches to use in your grant application process. You’ll learn how to tell the grantor exactly what it wants to hear/read in your grant proposal, and how to avoid common mistakes which lead to grant denial, plus many other free resources to help you along the way. We can’t and won’t guarantee your success (if we did, we’d be another con-artist scammer). We can offer you the tools to make your grant research and writing process easier and less stressful.

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