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Step 1
1. Using your favorite search engine type: "government grants." There are several government sites such as: grants.gov and cfda.gov, that allow you to apply for government grants online.
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Step 2
2. Create a user name and password. This is so that you can securely apply for grants and check their status later.
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Step 3
3. Download any programs you may need. To view most applications and other important information, you'll need to download a program such as Adobe Reader.
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Step 4
4. Download applications for grants that interest you. The synopsis of most grants will include an identification number or code that references that particular grant. You'll use this number to download the appropriate grant applications.
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Step 5
5. Complete the application. Be sure to read the guidelines carefully so that you fully understand the requirements to avoid being denied. Be sure to provide the best answer possible to questions and write in an intelligent manner without sounding pretentious. If you are not a good writer, it may be a good idea to get help from a grant writer.
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Step 6
6. Make sure your application is free of grammatical and typographical errors.
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Step 7
7. Sign into your account and submit the application before the deadline. Be sure to allow several weeks before checking the status of your application.
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Step 8
8. Keep track of all grants. Create a database containing all important grant information such as contacts, identification numbers, deadlines, and requirements.
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Step 9
9. Don't be disappointed if you get rejected; competition for grants can be very "cut-throat." Make improvements to your application and resubmit.
