302 - To Apply or Not To Apply

There are several decisions that should be considered when evaluating whether or not to pursue a proposal. Regarding competition, applicants should weigh: how many awards will be made; how many proposals will be submitted; and how much funding is available. Regarding merit criteria (§200.205) of the proposal, applicants should assess: the scored merit criteria based on the program objectives in the program announcement; preparations needed to do the detail work to be successful; the amount of time available to develop and submit the proposal; and the importance the funded grant will have for the organization. Regarding risk and integrity criteria of the… Read More