Facts

Research databases to identify funding opportunities.

Contact the grantor agency to make sure there is a good fit between the organizations.

Plan the project.

Understand the need and define the expected benefits
Define the scope of the project, why it will be successful (e.g. research base) how to make it happen, to include the budget.
Prepare a startup and implementation plan; Develop the budget.
Define success and how this will be determined (evaluation)
Plan continuing improvements and for sustainability.

Write and submit: Once we have all the details, we’ll put together the application material the foundation requests.

Follow up and support the start up.

Celebrate the project’s success!