Do you qualify for a grant or a funding opportunity?
The short answer is: Of Course!
This acknowledgment makes your work during the grant writing
process that much easier. Everyone potentially qualifies for some type of grant
award as long as what you do or what you want to accomplish aligns with the
mission and objectives of the funding agency and you follow the application
instructions precisely.
It’s important to remember though that there are certain
legal and regulatory matters that can impact grant qualification. One of the
primary concerns is are you or your organization classified as a non-profit by
the IRS.
The non-profit IRS classification is a 501(c) (3) which is a
charitable organization, or alternatively, being classified as tax-exempt is
also helpful, which can be a series of corporate classifications under the 501
(c) designation.
More on this information is available from the IRS
Publications 526 and 527. Some funding agencies make grant awards in other
cases but generally being a charitable organization or a tax exempt body is
preferable.
