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  1. Which federal database is the primary source for finding U.S. government grant opportunities?

    Answer: Grants.gov

    Grants.gov is the official federal website where government agencies post grant opportunities and applicants submit proposals.

  2. In grant writing, SMART objectives should be all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Aspirational

    SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable (or Attainable), Relevant, and Time-bound—'Aspirational' is not one of the standard components.

  3. A grant writer is reviewing guidelines that state 'no indirect costs allowed.' This means:

    Answer: The funder will not reimburse overhead or administrative expenses

    Indirect costs (also called overhead or facilities and administrative costs) cover organizational expenses like rent and utilities; some funders prohibit their reimbursement.

  4. Which document proves to funders that a nonprofit is tax-exempt under U.S. federal law?

    Answer: IRS Determination Letter (501(c)(3))

    The IRS Determination Letter confirms an organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, which most foundations require before awarding grants.

  5. What is a 'fiscal sponsor' in the context of grant seeking?

    Answer: An established nonprofit that receives and administers grant funds on behalf of an unincorporated group

    A fiscal sponsor is a 501(c)(3) organization that extends its legal and tax-exempt status to a project or group that lacks its own nonprofit status.

  6. When a grant proposal references 'deliverables,' it most commonly means:

    Answer: Specific, tangible products or outputs the project will produce

    Deliverables are concrete, measurable outcomes or products—such as a curriculum, a report, or a number of people served—that the grantee commits to producing.

  7. A grant writer notices the funder's guidelines say 'submit one original and three copies.' This instruction reflects:

    Answer: A traditional paper submission process

    Some foundations still require paper applications, and asking for originals plus copies is a hallmark of traditional paper-based submission processes.