You may also need to secure approval from your board of governors for permission to submit the proposal. A state clearinghouse also may be required to review and comment on your federal proposals. Check with the federal funder to see if this is necessary for the grant program to which you are applying. The project initiator should review the draft proposal with this or her immediate supervisor and any site administrators and other personnel affected by the project. You may include with your proposal letters of support and commitment from individuals you have included in the grant as participates or consultants.
Grant proposals are stronger when they include sources of matching funds.
Funders often require applicants to match their awards and may specify the type of percentage of match required. Cash funds are actual dollars available from the applicant organization or another funding source to add to the proposed grant project. In-kind contributions are services or resources already available from the organization to supplement the project. Waiting for Word Funders often will call to tell you your grant has been funded. At this point, the program officer will negotiate any necessary budget changes.