Putting Pen to Paper

Once you have all the paperwork together the following pointers might help

• Make a note of information you already have that will help you to complete the form. Look at other funding applications you've made.
• Make a note of the ways in which your organisation or project meet the criteria
• Check who needs to sign the form, make sure they'll be available when you need them. If you need a referee, make sure they know that you are using them to assist your application.
• Answer all the questions giving as much information as you can. If you're not sure about a question, first refer back to the guidelines and, if you're still not sure, give the funder a ring and ask what type of things they're looking for in that section.
• You will have to prepare a budget with the costs and figures of what you need for the project and how you have come to the final total. You will also need to provide the groups accounts for the last financial year.
• Finally - ask yourself: have I answered all the questions? Does the information make sense? Have I given them all the information that they have asked for?

Somtimes it is good for someone who doesn't know about your porject or ideas to read through the application - this is where you can ask us to read through your application and provide feedback on your answers.