Grant Checklist

Do........

• Check that the Trust or Charity is able to meet your need

• Check that you meet the charity's funding criteria

• Describe what you need and why you need it

• Include name of professional who is able to support your application

• Check deadlines for applications

• Attach quotations giving an indication as to how much money is required

• Include information on additional funding already received such as fundraising or money from other charities

• Be factual not emotional in your application

• Be patient – It takes time to apply for grants!

Don't....

• Ask for more than you need

• Be repetitive

• Be inconsistent

• Use jargon in your application

• Get angry if you are refused funding – check the reasons for the rejection

Now check out the other pages.....

Finding Grants

How to Apply for Grants

Receiving a Grant