Grant Writing Acronyms

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• There is almost a completely new language for the
  grant writer to learn when they first begin grant
  writing. There is a shorthand of a whole range of
  acronyms that are frequently used across the
  grant writing procedure.
• It helps if the grant writer knows and uses these
  acronyms as it simplifies the application and
  award process if everyone involved is familiar
  with the industry jargon.

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• The key acronyms for grant writers are
• FOA or NFOA
• Funding Opportunity Announcement or Notice of
  Funding Availability announces the
• intention of the entity or organisation to
  award grants in certain areas.
• These allow the grant writer to plan ahead so
  they have time to prepare their application.

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• RFA or RFP
• Request For Application or Request For Proposal
  are official solicitations for applications for
  grant funding.
• They generally include the eligibility
  requirements for applicants or particular
  projects the amount of funding available the
  due date, time and method of submission and any
  other key information required that is specific
  to that grant.

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• LOI
• Letter Of Inquiry can be used by the funding
  entity or organisation to request the grant
  writer compose a brief 1-2 page document that
  introduces the applicant organisation presents a
  statement of need summarises the project and
  demonstrates how the project if successful in
  receiving a grant will meet the needs.

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• The funding entity or organisation can then
  peruse the letters of inquiries submitted by the
  grant writers to screen for the best candidates
  and build a list of companies who can be invited
  to apply for future grant funding opportunities.

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• SOW
• Statement Of Work, Scope Of Work, or Summary Of
  Work is a component of the project description
  included by the grant writer when composing the
  grant application.
• The grant writer uses the Scope of Work to
  describe in detail how the applicant organisation
  plans to complete their proposed project and
  plays an important part in the selection criteria.

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• MOU
• Memorandum of Understanding or Memo of
  Understanding is a written agreement between two
  or more organisations that outlines the
  expectations and responsibilities of each for a
  mutual benefit.
• In terms of grant writing this is usually
  required if two or more community groups have
  overlapping or similar responsibilities and when
  applying for grant funding the organisation wants
  to show the scope of their own responsibilities.

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• In addition to having acronyms within the grant
  writing field quite often other acronyms can be
  used by the grant writer in their submission to
  simplify or shorten long names or phrases.
• There are some simple rules regarding acronym
  usage in grant submissions. When introducing an
  acronym write out the full name when first
  mentioned (with the acronym in brackets). Use
  only the acronym after this.
• Provide a list of acronyms with the submission
  document. An acronym is usually written in upper
  case letters.

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• When using acronyms in a grant submission the
  grant writer NT should also ensure they do not
  overdo the use of acronyms and that they have
  clearly explained them within the document for
  the selection panel.

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