Why do I need to write a budget for my proposal to apply for a government grant?

You need to have a budget before you write a government grant proposal. This is because your budget is normally included within the proposal as a way to measure the justification of how much money you are asking for and how it will be spent. Also, you need to make a budget to know what you need funds for to help you find grants that would be useful. For your proposal you will most likely need to include things like what you plan on using the money for. This also goes for your long term plans, and your small business model. To learn more about the process, fill out the form on our website. You may also call us on UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

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