A grant checklist is a step-by-step guide to ensure you complete all necessary tasks and documentation when applying for funding.
- Research and Requirements
- Identify potential grant opportunities
- Review eligibility criteria
- Understand the funding agency’s goals
- Check application deadlines
- Obtain guidelines and instructions
- Proposal Preparation
- Define the project scope and objectives
- Develop a detailed budget
- Write a clear project narrative
- Create a timeline for project activities
- Gather letters of support
- Documentation and Forms
- Complete all application forms
- Ensure all signatures are obtained
- Prepare résumés/CVs of key personnel
- Collect documentation for non-profit status
- Compile prior grant history
- Submission
- Review all materials for completeness
- Proofread for errors and consistency
- Convert documents to requested formats
- Archive copies of all documents
- Submit application before the deadline