Business owners can use grant funding to develop a new product or service, reach a new group of customers, or navigate a challenging economic environment. However, seeking and winning grant funding is an investment of time and effort. The applications process has become much more competitive over the last five years as funding from other sources has dried up. Albeit, competing for grant funding is not quite as stressful as pitching to venture capitalists, but the process is more complicated.

The grant writing guide from TechRepublic Premium will help you identify a grant that fits your idea, build a team to help you compile a proposal, and set a timeline to meet the application deadline. It also supplies resources and grant-writing tips.