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KnowledgeBases > Checklist for Funding Source

Checklist for Funding Source

After the funding source has been identified, ask the following questions. 

  •  Does your project fall within the scope/objectives of the grant-making agency?
Often the "mission statement" of the funding source will assist the grant applicant in determining the appropriateness of the project with the funding source. Other features of importance (regarding whether or not the grant proposal is successfully reviewed) can include the funds available and the projected time of completion of the project.
  •  Are you able to show how this project will contribute to the grant-making agency's   mission?
  • Has the grant-making agency supported programs/projects of a similar nature in the past?
Examine past records of grants provided by the grant-making institution. For private foundations make use of the IRS 990PF forms to assist you in gathering this information.
  • Do you meet the eligibility requirements of the grant-making agency to be considered for a grant?
Obtain a copy of the application materials/requirement package from the grant-making agency. Be certain to read the complete package carefully to determine whether or not you, your project and your grant proposal meets all the criteria set forth by the grant-making agency. Different grant making institutions may (and often do) have different stipulations/requirements, just because you meet the criteria of one institution does not necessarily guarantee that the same will suffice for other institutions.
  • Does your project meet the basic criteria of the grant-making agency (if there are any) to have your grant proposal reviewed? For example: time constraints; geographic limitations.
  • What is the amount of the money the grant-making agency has to support projects/programs?
The IRS 990 PF forms may be useful here. Information of this nature may be obtained from organizations which assist grant seekers in the grant proposal writing process (for example, the Foundation Center may be of great value.)
  • What is the "usual" amount the grant-making agency disperses to a successful grant applicant?
  • Does the grant-making authority place any "constraints" upon those who are given grants (for example; concerning publication of findings)?
This information may be contained within the application materials from the grant-making institution.
  • Does the grant-making authority consider applications only from public organizations, or private and religious agencies or both?
This information may be found in "directories" which give a brief synopsis of the grant-making institution. Organizations which assist grant seekers may also be able to supply information of this nature.
  • What is the deadline of the grant-making agency for the receipt of a grant proposal?
Pay strict attention to this item. This information should be contained in the package of application materials from the grant-making institution. Be aware that some grant programs may have "special" deadlines which my be different from other deadlines published in the application materials from the grant-making institution. Verify, at least twice, that the deadline you are operating under is the appropriate deadline for your particular project/grant.

 

 

Source:

 

Dr. Wanda Riesz, Director Grant Writing & Resource Development, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN

 

 

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