{"id":22322,"date":"2020-03-31T12:48:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T12:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/grant-application-process\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T01:49:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T01:49:04","slug":"grant-application-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/grant-application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction-to-the-grant-application-process\">\n<h2>Introduction to the Grant Application Process:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hCEeyP7Pf51S8uSlFFBMbw.png\" alt=\"Introduction to the Grant Application Process:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hCEeyP7Pf51S8uSlFFBMbw.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The grant application process can be highly competitive, with grant seekers from across the nation vying with each other to apply for a grant and obtain it successfully. Candidates need to be fully prepared and research and gather information before applying for a grant.<\/p>\n<p>This process covers the areas that need to be researched, questions that are likely to be asked and information that should be gathered for the application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\"><em>\"Use a checklist to make sure your application is complete - make sure that you have included everything that is required\" -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/funding\/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARC<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>This grant application process should be used in conjunction with your grant application. It's a task list that you should run through during your application to make sure you a) think, deeply, about each section you are completing, and b) you have checked each section before you submit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-blockquote\">\"<em>Missing or incomplete items often result in outright rejection or at least a lower score, limiting your chance for funding\" -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/funding\/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARC<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You may want to consider adding your own tasks to this checklist. You can add your own tasks, that are in-line with what the application is asking for, by reading&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/templates\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">these instructions<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Process Street<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;<strong>super-powered checklists.<\/strong>&nbsp;It\u2019s the easiest way to manage your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/recurring-tasks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;recurring tasks<\/a>, procedures, and workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Create a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/process-street-user-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check list template<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/getting-started-run-a-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">run individual checklists&nbsp;<\/a>for each member of your team. You can check tasks off as you work through them, set deadlines,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/approvals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">add approvals<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/task-assignments\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">assign tasks<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/template-overview\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">track each team member's progress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/help\/docs\/zapier-examples\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">connect to thousands of Apps<\/a>&nbsp;through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/app\/zaps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zapier<\/a>&nbsp;and automate your workflows even more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-checklist-details\">\n<h2>Complete checklist details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Enter the checklist details in the form fields below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Who is applying for this grant? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Describe why you are applying for this grant: <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> How much funding is needed? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"select-the-type-of-grant-application\">\n<h2>Select the type of grant application<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>From the drop-down field below, select the type of grant you are applying for.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Housing grants can provide funding for<\/strong>: 1st-time buyers, mobile homes, rental housing projects, commercial property, land development, RV parks, new construction&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Education grants can provide funding for:<\/strong> Federal Pell grant applications, scholarships, student financial aid, training, tuition assistance, research projects, Stafford loans, University grants<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Personal assistance grants can provide funding for:<\/strong> Home repair, rent assistance, child care, food and nutrition, medical bills assistance, utility bills assistance, education assistance<br \/><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Business grants can provide funding for:<\/strong>&nbsp;Small business funding\/management, start-up\/expansion business capital, home business assistance, women-owned business funding, small business loans, minority-owned business funding, private money\/venture capital<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Environmental grants can provide funding for:<\/strong>&nbsp;energy-efficient equipment, textile recycling, greening &amp; growing projects, increasing the use of recycled materials,&nbsp; climate action projects, ecological projects, pollution programs, wildlife protection.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What type of grant are you applying for? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-details-about-the-grant-opportunity\">\n<h2>Record details about the grant opportunity<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Record details about the grant opportunity you plan to apply for in the fields below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Name of the grant program: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Grant program number: <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Deadline for application (be prepared to submit your application at least one full day ahead of the deadline) <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> How much funding will they award? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Upload the application guidelines here <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Who is the key contact? <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> List any other details of importance here: <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-the-grant-opportunity\">\n<h2>Research the grant opportunity<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Make sure you research the grant opportunity in full.<\/p>\n<p>Answer the following questions to make sure this is the right funding opportunity for you and your situation.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the regulations of who they are able to support and what they are able to support match your needs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Are you eligible for funding? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is the funding available in your geographic area? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is there a need requirement that can be clearly evidenced? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Does the amount of funding needed fall within the minimum and maximum available? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collate-items-needed-for-the-application\">\n<h2>Collate items needed for the application<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Review the application guidelines carefully and list all the items they are requesting for the application in the field below eg. insurance certificates, utility bills, proof of address etc..&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Items needed for the application <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"get-a-federal-ein-number\">\n<h2>Get a federal EIN number<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You will need a Federal Employee Identification Number for your application.<\/p>\n<p>To apply for an employer identification number, you should obtain Form SS-4 and its Instructions.<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for an EIN on-line, by mail, or by fax. You may also apply by telephone if your organization was formed outside the U.S. or U.S. territories<\/p>\n<p>Find out how to apply for one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact-the-grant-representative\">\n<h2>Contact the grant representative<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Contact the grant representative to discuss the funding opportunity with them: <\/p>\n<p>{{form.Who_is_the_key_contact?}}<br \/>{{form.What_is_their_email_address?}}<\/p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity to develop your relationship with the funder, to gather insight from the staff about what projects they are looking for and also to get recommendations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-any-recommendations-made\">\n<h2>Record any recommendations made<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Make a note of any helpful recommendations or pieces of advice that the funder gave you, following a discussion about your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Recommendations for your application <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"establish-what-you-need-the-funding-for\">\n<h2>Establish what you need the funding for<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Background information and context must be included to increase the probability of receiving a grant.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you can fully describe, in detail, the reason why you need the funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The below details are<em> examples<\/em> of characteristics that could increase your chances of being a government grant recipient:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you earn an income that is below the national average<\/li>\n<li>you are divorced<\/li>\n<li>you are a single parent with multiple dependents<\/li>\n<li>you're a cancer survivor<\/li>\n<li>you're a victim of abuse<\/li>\n<li>you're in lots of debt&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>you're aspiring to be the first member of your family to graduate from college<\/li>\n<li>you're trying to get your business idea off the ground<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"identify-what-makes-your-application-different\">\n<h2>Identify what makes your application different<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your potential sponsor\/funder will no doubt receive thousands of applications. You need to make sure your application stands out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Identify in the field below what&nbsp;separates you from other applicants applying.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> What makes your application stand out from the others? <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-a-swot-analysis\">\n<h2>Complete a SWOT analysis<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Make sure you include the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Demonstrate the strengths of your business. Explain how it will benefit, who it will benefit and why it will benefit.<\/p>\n<p>Be honest about the weaknesses and potential threats your business may face. But be sure to include solutions to show you are willing to work hard to overcome problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prove there are lots of opportunities from external environments\/forces.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Establish your SWOT findings: <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"complete-a-business-plan\">\n<h2>Complete a business plan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Write a short business plan so the funder can see clearly what you need, why you need it, and when you need it by.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Address the following questions when writing up your business plan:<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What is need to be addressed by the project?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What past other work have you undertaken and what are the future solutions?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What resources are required?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What is your proposed timeline?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What is your broad budget?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What are the anticipated outcome and beneficiaries?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What is the return on investment for the funder?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What positive impact will your business have on the community?\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"begin-the-application\">\n<h2>Begin the application<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Using the information gathered, you should be able to complete the application form.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you follow the application guidelines and use this checklist as a secondary guideline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"proof-check-the-application\">\n<h2>Proof check the application<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once you have completed the application, check it against the application guidelines to make sure you have included all requested information<\/p>\n<h5>Application guidelines:&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<p>{{form.Upload_the_application_guidelines_here_2}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"submit-the-application\">\n<h2>Submit the application<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Follow instructions given to submit your application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sources&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sswm.info\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SSWM<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sswm.info\/sswm-solutions-bop-markets\/affordable-wash-services-and-products\/financial-marketing-and-sales\/project-proposal-writing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Project Proposal Writing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Learn Sphere<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.learnsphere.ca\/assets\/Uploads\/M5-Proposal-Writing-6-Steps.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal Writing: The Six-Step Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cedimonline.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">National Council of University Research Administrators<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cedimonline.net\/roadmap\/a\/roadmap_new\/rmpload0101dp.php?f=\/home\/disco1\/uploadfiles\/5\/266\/5317\/10053\/Proposalwriting.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Proposal writing: Stages and Strategies with Examples&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writing.wisc.edu\/handbook\/assignments\/grants-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal: The Basics<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARC<\/a>&nbsp;-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc.gov\/funding\/HowtoWriteaGrantProposal.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;How to Write a Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Balance<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/how-to-write-a-grant-proposal-2501980\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/writingcenter.unc.edu\/tips-and-tools\/grant-proposals-or-give-me-the-money\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Proposals (or Give me the money!)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House of Commons Library<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/research-briefings\/cbp-8569\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eCivis<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/hubfs\/68523\/docs\/Resource_Library_Slate\/Four_Types_of_Grant_Funding.pdf?t=1478460699437\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4 Types of Grant Funding&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn2.hubspot.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eCivis<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ecivis.com\/bid\/207220\/top-3-things-to-know-before-applying-for-a-grant\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top 3 Things to Know Before Applying for a Grant<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Funding Centre<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fundingcentre.com.au\/help\/grantseeking-basics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grantseeking Basics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USA.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/grants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Government Grants and Loans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/web\/grants\/learn-grants\/grants-101.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Short Summary of Federal Grants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grants.Gov<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a 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