Focus On: Grants
There’s more to getting a grant than just asking for money. The secret is to present a well-constructed case for support. Here, 10 things to avoid along the way.
7. A “bad budget.” Funders pay lots of attention to your accompanying budget. Budget flaws can sink your proposal. First, the figures in your budget must be consistent with the numbers in your proposal narrative. Second, those figures must add up correctly! Third, a real budget shows expected income as well as expenses. Finally, use budget notes or a budget narrative to explain formulas used and also large, otherwise unexplained line items.
- People:
- Cheryl A. Clarke
- Susan P. Fox
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