Grant Application- Example

Project Details

202X Grant Request Application

Use 12-point Times New Roman font.

Application should be NO more than six pages including cover page. Reference page(s) are not included in the maximum page count.

● Describe the need for the project.

What is the overall goal?

Why is this objective important?

How does this project promote the conservation of the marine environment?

● Describe the working hypothesis or intended objectives and how you intend to approach the research (methodology, equipment, location, techniques, etc.).

● Detail the project leader’s credentials and expertise relevant to the project. Include name, contact information, a brief resume demonstrating prior work in the field, and their role in the project.

● List any supplemental personnel involved with the project (i.e., number, job title(s), status as volunteer/employee/contractor, etc.).

● Describe any permits, travel, and training needed before work can proceed and the length of time expected to complete.

● What other organizations have worked or are working in this area? Will you coordinate?

● Explain how the project will be evaluated?

How will results be applied to the stated hypothesis or intended objective?

How will results be disseminated?

● Provide a budget overview and justification for the allocation of these funds. What cost cutting measures are being applied?

(Note: Funds are not to be used for lobbying, educational programming/materials or predominantly for travel).

● (For pilot project applications) What is the plan for funding subsequent years?

● List any additional financial awards that to be used for this project (e.g., funding applied for or previously received). If more than one grant award is to be used for this project, how will the impact of FOFFOS’s contribution be identified? (Note: The direct impact of FOFFOS contributions should be clearly identifiable. FOFFOS does not fund projects that use grant for general purpose programs).

● Describe potential for negative impacts.

● Add any additional information that may be useful in the evaluation of this application