Before you start
Read our guide to writing funding bids to learn what you should do and consider before you start writing your bid, who you need to speak to and how you can increase your chances of success when writing your bid and what information you should include with your bid.
Before you start:
- read the application form, guidelines and small print
- check the deadline date and method of submission
- decide whether you can realistically meet the deadline
- consider whether the size of the award will justify the cost of making the bid
- find out whether any information is available on the size of the fund or the expected number of applicants
- check if you are eligible to bid and ask the funder if you are not sure
- make sure you understand the assessment process
- decide who will complete the form and when
- try and find out who will assess your bid
- ask the funder or project group any questions as soon as possible.