Design the grants program

  • Document the aims and objectives of the grant program.
  • Use performance measures to provide meaningful assessment of the grant program.
  • Consider risk management.
  • Determine the decision-making process for grants.
  • Determine the assessment criteria prior to receiving applications.
  • Prepare plain English guidelines for the community for the grant program.
  • Develop application forms.
  • Prepare funding agreements which address the risks.

Last updated: 16 Oct 2026