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Grant Writing Research Guide

Background on Your Grantee Agency

Your first step should be to conduct thorough research about the grantee, or the organization for which your group will seek funding. In general, it will include the following:

Your organization:

  • Mission statement
  • History
  • Timelines
  • Current programs
  • Contacts and connections

Your program or project:

  • Goals and objectives
  • Geography and populations served
  • Impact statement

Expenses:

  • Total budget
  • Project or program budget
  • Human and non-human expenses
  • Amounts funded by other grants or donations