Communicating effectively with a funder is a critical skill in preparing a competitive application. 📞 📧
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Disputing a review decision
Review decisions on the merits of a proposal are final, but in cases where discrimination has occurred there is an appeals process. ⚖️
Three things to know about E.B. Howard Consulting’s project planning procedures in proposal preparation
The project planning state of our onboarding process for new clients sets critical communication and documentation timelines and expectations for improved chances of success 🏆
What is an MVP and how does it relate to SBIR/STTR
For any research project including SBIR, an MVP is very important because it can provide feasibility and act as a go/no-go milestone for further research.
Pre-seed and seed-stage as a qualification for funding
Anyone who has perused through solicitations (either federal such as SBIR or for pitch competitions and accelerators) will notice that one of the many qualifications for applicants is that they are “seed-stage” or “pre-seed stage”, but what does that mean and why is important to be in this position for certain funding opportunities?
Cost of Evaluation Services
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 Should Your Evaluator Be Doing For You?
What are the roles and responsibilities of the #evaluator? What should your #evaluator be doing for you?📘
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🚜🌾
What you need to know about NIH and pre-award costs.
Looking into #NIH #SBIR #funding? Here is what you need to know about #NIH pre-award costs.⚠
Contacting the funder? Should you?
We always recommend contacting the funder before submitting a proposal to a funding opportunity.