You understand when to apply for a grant:
___You want to start a new project or expand an existing one
___You know of a granting agency that makes awards for the costs you envision
___You know that you meet the eligibility standards
___You have the time and energy necessary for the grant-writing process
___You understand when not to apply for a grant:
- When you can do excellent work with little or no money
- When money can be a drawback
- Other ways to get money
Steps for applying for grants:
___You are clear about your reason for applying
___You know the types of support available
___You are focusing on the type of support you want
___You have searched the field
___You have narrowed the field
___You have investigated your leading prospects
___You know the guidelines
___You have followed the guidelines
___You have asked questions, as needed
___You have considered a meeting with the funding source
___You have asked others to make contacts for you
___You have built community support
___You have formed a working group
___You have gotten expert advice
___You used a successful model
___You have learned from rejection