5 documents to prepare before applying for any grant

[Placeholder article: replace with your own writing.] 1. Proof of legal status, business registration, articles of incorporation, or IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.

2. Tax ID, your EIN (US) or Business Number (Canada). Federal US grants also need a UEI from SAM.gov.

3. A simple budget, what the project costs and where the money goes.

4. Financial statements, a recent profit and loss statement or audit.

5. A one-page project plan, what you'll do, who benefits, and how you'll measure success.