We know there are still several questions you want to ask from us about grant writing and our services. It is important that you are well equipped with information about what we do and what we can provide to you. Be fully informed through the following questions and answers:
Collapse all | Expand allGrant is "free" money from the government and some private organizations that you’ll never have to pay back.
Some think that proposals are only for the disabled, women, and the elderly. On the contrary, anybody is eligible to apply for grants… provided they qualify under these categories:
Organizations
- Non-profit organizations as determined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
- With grant projects/programs that benefit a larger part of the population of a certain community; or promote medical, technological, environmental, religious, intellectual or scientific advancements/innovations and/or general goodwill
Individuals
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident, at the time of application; for federal grants -- 18 years old and above
- With grant programs/projects that benefit a larger part of the population of a certain community or promote medical, technological, environmental, religious, intellectual, or scientific advancements, and/or general goodwill
Grant money should only be spent according to the purpose stated on the proposal. If the money given is for building a house, it should be used for that very purpose and not for personal needs. This is the reason why funding organizations require detailed budget plans to guarantee that grant money will be wisely spent. Most foundations demand that the first month of operations, or the entire funding period, be carefully monitored to make sure everything is done as presented on the proposal. They usually require the grant recipient to submit a report on how they have spent the grant money.
Acquiring funds requires hard work. There are many factors to consider in order to be given grant support — and there’s a great need to get the attention of the funding organizations to approve your request over other hopefuls. Given these instances, one needs expertise in the writing of the proposal. Professional writers understand the need of every applicant for grant funding. They are trained and skilled in converting your ideas into effectively written proposals.
NO. As previously stated, grant application requires hard work and tight competition. For this reason, those interested in applying for grants should answer these questions first, before applying for one:
— Can my problem be solved by fundraising?
Consider fundraising, first, before requesting for grants, this may get you faster results.
— Can I apply for loans?
Apply for loans before requesting for grants. Only individuals with bad credit aren’t given loan approvals.
The federal government gives out money to people who can clearly point out the benefits of their proposed project, such as generating more jobs and reducing homelessness and poverty in the country.
As jobs increase, more people will pay their taxes and these taxes will in turn be used in providing structures for the development of cities, states, and counties. These taxes help the government perform their programs like granting loans and providing assistance and services to the public.
Private organizations award grants to particular individuals and organizations that share the same mission and vision as theirs. These help them accomplish their mission better and enable them to utilize their resources more efficiently as they perform and carry out their social responsibilities.
The federal government and funding organizations only award financial assistance to organizations and individuals that have proposals presenting interests in creating change and development within their communities and nearby areas. Therefore, an effective grant proposal explains, in full detail, the worth of a particular project. It intellectually captures and converts into words the ideas and/or plans of organizations or individuals. Here at Allied Grant Writers, we are trained and committed to deliver just that.
The table below illustrates what you can expect from a custom fitted proposal and a standard Allied Grant Writers proposal:
CUSTOM FITTED PROPOSAL |
STANDARD ALLIED GRANT WRITERS PROPOSAL |
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| CONTENT | The sections/compositions of a custom fitted proposal will strictly follow the grant proposal guidelines and requirements set by a funding organization, which was selected by a client. Meaning to say, the sections found on a standard Allied Grant Writers (AGW) proposal will be disregarded. As such, your proposal’s number of pages will be based on what is required by your target funder. Pricing of a custom-fitted proposal will be based on the type of your project and the requirements of your target funder. Depending on the number of pages and the amount that you are seeking, your custom fitted proposal can be priced as a Starter, Basic, Deluxe, or Premium package. |
A Standard Allied Grant Writers proposal is composed of: a). Executive Summary b). Project Narrative. This consists of Project Overview/Background/Introduction; Location and Demographics; Problem Statement/Needs Assessment; Goals and Objectives; Project Significance; Project Team; Program Methods and Design; Supporters; and Project Work Plan c). Budget Plan/Budgetary Estimate |
| BONUS MATERIALS |
• Not included • Letters and other attachments are negotiable with the agent or writer. Normally, other materials included are a guide to submission or a sample application form and other narratives that may be needed for the application. Otherwise, additional materials require special arrangements with the writer. |
• One (1) Letter of Intent • One (1) Cover Letter, and • A List of Potential Funding Organizations (Not available for Starter package) • One (1) of the Freebie Bundles when you purchased a Deluxe or a Premium package: a). Allied Resume Bundle b). Allied Logo Bundle c). Allied Web Bundle |
Most funds are only available at specific periods of time. Not all kinds of grants are obtainable throughout the year. It is advisable to know the schedule of each funding institution to accept, review, and approve grant proposals before applying to them.
Never assume that you could have the funds as soon as the proposal is approved. Funding organizations follow a process for releasing funds that may usually be after a couple of weeks or after a few months.
It depends upon the package you purchased. The Starter Package would take a professional grant writer about 1-1 1/2 months to write. The Basic Package, on the other hand, would take 2-3 months to finish because researching for the right funding institutions would require more time. The Deluxe Package may take about 3-4 months to develop, while the Premium Package requires 4-5 months to finish.
We also accept quick grant writing projects and those with a ready grant provider. If you need to meet a grant application that has a specific deadline for submission, we can work on that under certain conditions. But we will not be accepting projects which have deadlines that are set less than two weeks from the time you place your order with us. We do not want to accept projects in such a short notice because this may affect the quality of our service.
The entire grant writing process takes that long because aside from the rigorous analysis of the project and the intensive research for potential funding sources, the proposal has to be carefully organized and thoroughly checked to validate your need for funding and ensure its effectiveness.We work on the project online. Aside from being cost effective, working on the project online ensures proper documentation of correspondence details. It also limits loss of documents, while assuring service delivery in real time.
Allied Grant Writers has been in the business for over ten years, now. Within that period, we have had clients, some are even repeat ones, who have expressed their full satisfaction on the proposals we wrote for them.
Our expertise in the field is built on various programs and projects, ranging from intellectual and entertainment to faith-based and general human services. Equipped with skills and talents, our grant specialists are committed to write an effective proposal, worthy of funding assistance.
Foundations and grantors have different projects and missions to help the society. We advise applicants to determine the type of project they usually fund before considering submitting an application with them. Each funding organization’s funding activity should support or have the inclination to support the project you want to pursue. You should check their specific “Eligibility Requirements” or “Criteria for Funding” to see if you qualify with their grant making programs.
Yes. You can submit application to different grant programs all at the same time, provided your project matches the requirements of each program and that your application is made within the schedule funders set, should there be any.
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