Well-planned budgets are conservative and have tightly targeted amounts that reflect carefully considered projects. It is important to understand what kind of costs a foundation will or will not support. Little or no overhead and support costs are often the rule for many funders. Remember, the funder will want to get the most for each dollar spent, be sure to justify all project costs. When working on a proposal, it is appropriate to include broad financial, institutional, and other support.
Credibility is an important factor foundations consider when reviewing grant applications.
Broad sponsorship from other sources shows a shared risk in the endeavor. In the eyes of a potential funder, this shows confidence that the project will end in success. Collect Supporting Materials Arrange your supporting materials in an appendix. These materials endorse your project and your organization, provide certifications, add information about project personnel and consultants, exhibit tables and charts, and more. Funders' policies on including supporting materials differ widely.