Many #federal and #foundation #grant requirements necessitate or strongly encourage the use of an independent external #evaluator to assess the project being #funded. Use these tips and tricks to find the right #evaluator for any project. 🔦


Many #federal and #foundation #grant requirements necessitate or strongly encourage the use of an independent external #evaluator to assess the project being #funded. Use these tips and tricks to find the right #evaluator for any project. 🔦

There are 9 nodes and 99 sites available for attendees of the #NSF I-Corps program. What are you waiting for? Apply today!🚀

What percentage of a budget should be allocated for evaluation? The answer to that question depends upon a number of factors. #evaluation #federalfunding #foundationfunding #smallbusiness 👀📙

What are the roles and responsibilities of the #evaluator? What should your #evaluator be doing for you?📘

Preparing for your #SBIR #proposal early can give you a competitive edge over other applicants. It’s market #research time! ðŸ”

What is Total Market? One of the very important marketing strategies you can use to capture your market segment and forecast your future revenue. #SBIR reviewers want to see applicants who are well versed in #commercialization procedures, so learn all you can before you apply!ðŸ§

When writing a #commercialization plan for #SBIR it helps to learn all you can about marketing and income forecasting methods. Learn about TAM, SAM, and TM and the role they all play in the market share you capture.

How To Tell If Your #Funding Line Requires an External Independent #Evaluator. Many Requests for Proposals mandate or strongly encourage the inclusion of an #evaluation plan âš

What are the Department of Education’s (#DoED) guidelines surrounding pre-award costs? What is allowable and what is not?🤔

When applying for NSF funding, it is critical to read and understand the policy guidelines surrounding pre-award costs. Those that fail to comply may face legal consequences for misappropriation! 😱