January 30, 2009 @ 9:36 am by Alif
MOSTI Grant: Trick of the Trade
Tired of filling up the grant forms but never get the grant money? Well, don’t give up! Discover the tricks of the trade. They key is to understand what THEY want. You can’t expect the government to simply give out the people’s money to you, can you? Here are several tips from the people who have successfully cracked the elusive golden eggs into their bank accounts:
1. Choose projects that benefit the public. In order to get the grant, you must have a viable project that will benefit the public. It’s about giving back to the people. After all, the government is the one who pays you, so they have the right to choose only projects with the best ROI for their investments. The higher the number of beneficiaries involved, the better your chances are in being considered.
2. Determine your target market. Be firm on who are the beneficiaries of your project. The more practical the project is, the more likely they will give you the money. The project might involve, for instance, the orang asli, drug addicts, teenagers, single mothers, etc.
3. Get the Letter of Intent. When you deal with the respected parties that will directly benefit from your project, ask them for the Letter of Intent. Just explain the benefits they will gain from the project, and in return, ask for the Letter of Intent. With that precious letter in hand, you will then have more credibility to convince the government officers to accept your grant application.
*Aidan Tech does NOT guarantee that the above tips will work for you. Any attempt based on the tips shall be at your own risk. Best of luck!
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Posted by Redhuan D. Oon
March 16, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
It is my experience (not about MOSTI) that when you apply for a grant from an authority, it is dependent on that authorising officer’s comprehension of your case. As it is with technology, not all officers are conversant or comprehend of what your technology is truly about.
Today’s technology is not just about what and how it works, but why and where it is going to for the nation. It involves a bigger picture that often a visionary can see, but paper pushers cannot.
Thus the technical owner become subservient to salesmanship skills which s/he may not possess.
Just my 2 cents.
Posted by Alif
March 18, 2009 @ 12:55 am
Thanks for sharing your experience Redhuan.