GAI and NSF Policy
Recent policy updates to NSF’s proposal preparation and merit review process could affect applicants and reviewers alike. 💻 📄
Category: Knowledge is Power
On Wednesdays, sharing best practices, tips, anything that shows our expertise.
Congrats to EDA’s 22 Recompete Pilot Program Finalists
We are thrilled to announce that TWO of our clients have been designated as EDA’s Recompete Pilot Program Finalists! We were part of the writing process for one client and served as part of the Red Team Review for another. We would like to congratulate all awardees and finalists. 🏆 🏅 🌟
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Request a follow-up
When seeking funding for a small business, it’s important to treat grant applications like an investment strategy and make a clear request for follow-up, being specific about what you want and offering various options for communication or scheduling. 📱 ☎️ 📞
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Highlight traction and milestones
When applying for grants, treat your application like an investment strategy by highlighting traction and milestones. 📊📈
Start Treating Your Grant Application Like An Investment Strategy: Personalize your approach
Personalization takes effort, but it sets you apart from other applicants and can lead to potential rewards. ⭐️ 📝
Funding and the art of generating impactful emails
Your chances of funding rely on crafting a compelling grant application! 💵
ITE Feasibility Study for Startup Accelerator Ignition Program Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)
Evaluators can make filing the mandatory RPPR much easier for ITE Research awardees 💡💬💭
Building your evaluation plan for EDA Tech Hubs Phase II
Do not hesitate in naming your evaluator for the upcoming EDA Tech Hubs Phase II NOFO! External evaluation is a mandatory component of this funding opportunity! 🔍 🔭
Thanking Funders is Key to Retaining Them
To retain funders as long-term partners, it’s important to thank them for their contribution and treat them as stakeholders. Personalize the thank you note, send it within a week of receiving the grant, share progress regularly, and involve them in important strategic decisions. This will show that you value and appreciate their support, leading to a positive and lasting relationship. 🙏
AI in Grant Research: What it Can and Can’t Do
While AI can be a useful tool in grant research, it does not replace the human subject matter expert. 🧠 🔍 💵