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  • If you didn't document it, you didn't do it.
    • When you do receive funding, you also accept the responsibility to document all activity related to that funding. Follow the grant's guidelines to keep accurate records – they'll ensure you're up to snuff in a grant audit, and will help you in the application round for another grant if you can prove that you met all stated goals and satisfied all reporting requirements. If you didn’t document the deed, you never did it in the eyes of an auditor and the federal government.

  • Expect evaluations.
    • In your application, state how you intend to measure the effectiveness of your program. This is all part of the federal program to make grants "performance based". Those who do well in this area will assure themselves of future funding, so think about this area very hard. Conduct surveys before and after to document these positive changes.

  • Who said it?
    • If you quote a report, be sure to include the source information for the report. Reviewers and screeners will verify statistical data.

  • Tell the truth. Never inflate figures or under-report negative information. If you get caught, men with shiny bracelets will be waiting on your door step to take you on a vacation to Club Fed!