Get an understanding of what is eligible and where information is located in the kit. This preparation step may save you from writing an ineligible application or from having budget items removed because they are not eligible. Keep all of your application materials together. The person who is directly responsible for writing the application should have access to all of the necessary information. Know how much CJD funding you can apply for.
Most programs have maximum amounts of funding.
Others have a decreasing amount that you can apply for over a period of five years. Review the budget rules regularly while preparing the grant budget request. A line item for an ineligible expense could cause the total amount of any grant award to be less than you requested. When the budget is complete double check your math. Calculation errors are very common and can also cause a grant award to be less than expected.