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KnowledgeBases > Contact with a Governmental Agency

Seekers of governmental grants mayhave questions about the proposal guidelines, grant schedules, and details about the grant being sought. Contacting the issuing governmental agency is certainly an appropriate course of action. The checklist offered delineates reasons and means for contact an agency and the information generally sought. 

Reasons for contacting the agency

  • To obtain clarification
  • To obtain notice of new programs, proposal deadlines, the availability of new information on future directions of their programs
  • To assess the funding potential of your idea

Means of contacting the agency

  • Personal visit to the agency
  • Telephone call
  • Letter or email

Information to acquire from the agency

  • Information on future directions and interests of the agency
  • Information on previously funded projects
  • Clarification of information provided in proposal guidelines, including criteria used in evaluating proposals"

Source:

Belinda Biscoe, Ph.D., College of Continuing Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

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