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In the first part of this article, I explained how to write the opening sections of your grant application. In part two of the article, I explain how to complete the process.

Now that you have identified the goals of your project, it is time to give details about how you are going to achieve these goals. Basically, you need to answer any questions a funder might have about the project so think about all the basic questions – Who, Where, When, What and Why.

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If you or your organization is making a grant application there are a number of sections you will have to complete. However, what you do or do not include in the budget section of your application could be the difference between success and failure. In this article I take you through some of the do’s and don’ts of preparing your grant budget.

The first thing you should do is read the application guidelines carefully so you are sure of what you need to include—or exclude—in your budget. For example, some funders will not cover overhead costs or additional staff costs.

On the other hand, include everything that applies to your project, no matter how trivial it seems. So, for example, don’t omit training costs, copying costs, and all other relevant costs ociated with your proposed project.

In the budget section of your application, you need to present your information in a format that is easy to understand, such as in a table. It should include all of the projected costs of the project and all sources of income and funding.

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For many organizations, grants can be an essential source of capital and funding. However, there are only a limited number of government agencies and foundations offering grant istance so competition for funding can be fierce. So, it is essential that any grant proposal should contain all the necessary information and be presented in the right manner for it to be successful. In this two-part article I look at the elements that make a successful grant proposal.

Most funders will provide their own application forms and instructions for any grants that they make available. So the first thing you should do is to request the proper forms. In some cases they may accept a generic application form but it won’t increase your chances of success. Be sure to read all instructions before you begin preparing your application. If you have doubts about anything or any questions you should contact the funder for advice.

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Gaining funding from outside sources is essential for non-profit organizations if they are to keep their technology up to date. However, there are countless organizations in competition for limited funding so it is important to have a good knowledge of the grant funding landscape before submitting an application.

One of the most important things to remember when seeking technology funding is that funders want to help non-profit organizations improve and reach their goals. However, any technology spend should be practical and within reasonable financial limits in relation to the size of the organization.

For this reason, the greater the apparent need for the technology the better the chances of securing funding. For example, a school with very old or defunct computers for students will have an excellent chance of securing funding, whereas an application for funding to improve the school’s already strong online presence may fail.

The most important points to consider when seeking funding are to submit an excellent grant application and to have a good knowledge of possible funding sources.

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