Applying for a grant from the government is not so different from applying for a grant from a private organization.
There are, however, many differences when you are applying for either of the two.
Obviously you want to do all you can to ensure your application is successful.
Here are some guidelines and tips to increase the chances of your grant being approved.
Research It is vital to do your preliminary research on your proposal.
The government grant needs a good reason to be approved and each request is scrutinized carefully.
You need to take the utmost care in the preparation of your proposal.
Every organization thoroughly examines grant requests but the government will be the one footing the bill for your government grant.
Make sure that most of the sources you look into are sponsored by the government when doing your proposal and preliminary research.
When putting your proposal together, ensure that your dissertation focuses on its benefit to the government and government constituents, so the agency in charge of approval sees it in a good light.
Make Governmental Contacts You might want to get in touch with the local government representative ultimately responsible for the approval of your grant.
You cannot expect a commitment before your proposal is examined but you can ask advice on how to increase your chances.
Such input is extremely valuable and your initial contact will pique the interest of the government representative.
You should present your case without being pushy and try to be polite.
The representative will make his or her own decisions about you and your proposal.
Develop an Attractive and Fact Based Proposal When you submit your application, make sure it is full of facts and attractive too.
Do not focus on one and ignore the other.
Your application needs to be well balanced.
If you merely give facts without focusing on good presentation, this will seem boring and flat.
A good show without any real facts or substance will quickly be rejected.
Keep this balance and you should be fine.