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Grant professional credentialing for SBIR proposal preparation
Thinking of applying for SBIR? No certifications will speak to the proficiency of your grant professional, but GPA membership is a great indicator of professionalism and high ethical standards.
What You Need To Know About Department of Education Pre-Award Costs
What are the Department of Education’s (#DoED) guidelines surrounding pre-award costs? What is allowable and what is not?🤔
What You Need to Know About NSF Pre-Award Costs
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! 😱
Grant Professional Association Code of Ethics
The Grant Professional Association (#GPA) is an association of grant writing professionals that are bound by a strict code of ethics and conduct. If you think values are important, find your next grant writing professional through GPA 😇.
What You Need to Know about USDA Pre-Award Costs
Do you know the policies surrounding pre-award costs set forth by the USDA for all applicants of their SBIR? Read on to learn what is an allowable cost vs. what is not🚜🌾
The Question You Should be Asking Every Grant professional You Interview
The question of ethics is often overlooked when screening a new candidate for hire. If you plan on working with a grant professional, this is one question you should definitely be asking.🚦
Federal Agencies CAN’T Refer or Recommend Consultants.
Did you know it breaks ethical and conduct codes for a #federal agency representative to offer program participants referrals or recommendations regarding consultant services? 🙊