Can Congressman Wilsons office write and/or review my grant proposal?
A. Unfortunately, Congressman Wilson’s office cannot write or review grant proposals. We can help you identify federal grants for which you may be eligible through the tools listed here on this web page. We also may be able to write a letter of support for your proposal to the federal agency. Q. If we do obtain a federal grant, will it fully cover my funding needs? A. Federal grants rarely cover all the costs of a project. Many grants are designed to leverage other funding streams. Grants often provide a portion of the funds needed for a given project; many grants even require non-federal matching funds of 10-25 percent, some require more. Granters want to know you’ll become self-sufficient once your project gets off the ground and it will be sustainable when your grant period ends. Q. Is obtaining a grant an easy process? A. Applying for a grant can be a full time job. Grant writing is not to be taken for granted, it is a lot of work and federal funds have many requirements, such as r
