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Step 1
Iron out the details of your project.
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Step 2
Obtain the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) online or through the mail. The CFDA lists all government grants.
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Step 3
Pick the category (formula grants, project grants etc.) in the catalog that fits your needs.
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Step 4
Study the grants listed. Note eligibility requirements.
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Step 5
Study the application procedure. Sometimes you have to start with your local or state government.
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Step 6
Study the examples of funded projects. See how your project compares.
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Step 7
Study the post assistance requirements. Make sure you know what reports, records and audits will be required.
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Step 8
Pay special attention to the information contacts. All important names, phone numbers and addresses are there.
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Step 9
Contact the appropriate person and ask for a grant application kit.
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Step 10
Complete all elements of the kit, including a detailed proposal outlining your project.
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Step 11
Send the completed application to the proper address before the deadline.









Comments
kal30314 said
on 5/4/2009 Thanks for the info
janikasc said
on 3/27/2009 Great info...your article goes along with my website: http://www.anthonysgrantsecrets.com
wcs40110 said
on 12/20/2008 I don't know why this article is rated so poorly! Grants are very tricky business and you break it down very well!
amylaine said
on 6/8/2008 I agree, you do not have to pay fees to find grants if you are willing to put in a little hard work. Just make sure you are filling out the applications for the grants correctly or you chance of getting funding will be greatly decreased. Check out the following link for more information:http://www.ehow.com/how_2285001_fill-out-government-grant-application.html
SaraS said
on 2/9/2008 thanks for info i have been trying to figure this out online but keep on getting sent to stupid websites