What factors might put my organization at a competitive disadvantage in applying for a federal grant?
Preparing a federal grant application can be time-consuming and draining. Applying for a federal grant in most cases is a major commitment that will consume many hours of time from your director, program staff, financial staff, and grant writer. It will be frustrating if you devote those resources to a grant that is poorly matched to the mission and qualifications of your organization. Consider whether or not your agency has the management experience to carry out a federal grant program. Keep in mind that the worst nightmare of a federal agency is distributing grants to an organization that does not have the capacity to carry out grant activities and account for the funding received through the grant. A tax-exempt organization’s mismanagement of a federal grant can end up on the front page of the daily newspaper or lead story on the evening news. Bad media exposure puts federal grant programs under a microscope, and damages chances for future congressional funding appropriations. For t
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