Funding Applications
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Typical steps from the project idea to funding
Funding applications follow strict guidelines and formal requirements. These include specific evidence, detailed financial plans and precise project descriptions. In addition, tight deadlines, bureaucratic processes, many project partners and the need to align the project objectives with the funding objectives can create additional pressure during the application phase. Get our experienced experts on board to ensure your project idea gets the funding it deserves. Our experts will ensure a careful and strategic approach and significantly increase your chances of success when applying at national (federal & state) and European level.
Preparation of the funding application
Preparation:
- Thorough analysis of the funding program by K&S experts.
Structure and Coordination:
- Structuring of the required documents and activities.
- Ensure compliance with formal requirements.
- Development of a realistic timeline up to submission.
- Follow-up on open points and to-dos.
Proposal creation:
- Best practices & templates for transforming the project idea into a convincing application.
- Provision of specific text modules (e.g., in project management or results processing).
- Consolidation of partner contributions.
- Creation of graphics, as well as final editing, including document layout.
Collaboration with partners:
- Support of a collaborative work environment between partners.
- Ensuring transparent communication.
Data Management:
- Ensuring structured and secure storage of project data.
- Setting up a project cloud for data and document storage.
- Open tool selection:
- MS Teams, NextCloud, Confluence, etc.
- Collaborative work on documents.
Consortium building:
- Identification of suitable project partner.
- Extensive K&S network of national and European SMEs and large enterprises.
Project and financial planning
Budget preparation:
We provide support in calculating and consolidating the project budget in accordance with the funding guidelines.
Time planning:
Support in developing a realistic project schedule, including milestones and deadlines.
Submission support
Formal examination:
We ensure that the application meets all technical and formal requirements.
Submission:
Support with the digital or physical submission of the application, including dealing with online portals.
Communication with funding authorities
Contact person:
Take over communication with funding bodies to clarify any issues.
Rework:
Support in revising the application if feedback or evidence is requested by the funding body.
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