Communicating effectively with a funder is a critical skill in preparing a competitive application. 📞 📧
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6 POST-Application Questions to Ask Program Officers (after you submit your proposal)
The proposal preparation process does not end when you submit your application to the funder. Asking follow up questions after submission can be to the applicant’s benefit. ❓ 🤔
What is a team structure and how does it affect SBIR/STTR proposal preparation?
The organizational structure of a company dictates the best project management protocol for communications and delegation. Understanding the client’s team structure is an important aspect of successful proposal preparation. ✍️ 📝
Why we CAN NOT imply, promise, or guarantee that your grant proposal(s) or projects will be funded
While we hope every client we meet is awarded funding and provide guidance to help them craft a competitive proposal, we can not imply, promise, or guarantee any proposal will be funded. ⛔️
5 Important Questions to Ask Program Officers Before Submitting Your Grant Proposal
Program contacts are an invaluable resource for potential applicants who wish to learn as much as possible about a grant solicitation. 💡
Three ways to get your team grant ready for SBIR
Proposal Preparation is a serious undertaking and will require a team that is grant-ready. 🛠
If you are looking at US Federal Funding – Start updating and collecting your team’s resumes.
A strong team with compelling resumes is key to crafting a competitive application to a federal funding opportunity! 🔬 🧪
Three takeaways for adhering to deadlines and creating accountability in an SBIR proposal preparation team
Adherence to deadlines can make or break a proposal. Is your team ready to make a commitment and stick to it? 🔐
Funding success through leveraging your networks
Building relationships with individuals who have inside knowledge of the funding agency and staying organized throughout the process can increase the chances of securing federal funding for small businesses. 🌐📞
How to Address Equity in a Meaningful Way in Federal Applications
Successful applicants to any federal program will consider Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIA&B) and ensure program activities reflect a commitment to equitable outcomes.