Make a copy of the final application form or letter for all funding applications. Not all funders send acknowledgements of receipt, so don’t panic if you don’t hear from them.

If you are successful, you can use this application as a reference when making future funding applications to similar funders. Remember to thank the funder and keep them informed of all progress.

Unsuccessful funding bids can be hard to accept and disappointing, especially after all of the work put into the application process. If you are unsuccessful, do not hesitate to contact the funder for feedback to set your mind at rest and to help you with your next application.

You could learn valuable lessons.

Sometimes, however, it is simply a case of too little money and too many applications.