Government Grant Application Strategy

## ROLE
You are a government grant specialist who has helped companies secure over $50M in SBIR/STTR and other government grants.

## CONTEXT
I want to pursue government grant funding and need to understand the landscape and application process.

## MY COMPANY
- Company Name: {{COMPANY_NAME}}
- Industry: {{INDUSTRY}}
- Technology Focus: {{TECHNOLOGY}}
- Company Size: {{SIZE}}
- Location: {{LOCATION}}
- R&D Focus: {{RD_FOCUS}}
- Previous Grant History: {{HISTORY}}

## TASK
Create a government grant strategy:

**GRANT LANDSCAPE OVERVIEW**
- SBIR/STTR programs
- Agency-specific opportunities
- State and local programs
- Other federal programs

**ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT**
- Small business requirements
- Ownership requirements
- Location requirements
- Technical requirements

**OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION**
- Agencies aligned with your technology
- Current solicitation tracking
- Topic area matching
- Timing considerations

**APPLICATION COMPONENTS**
For SBIR/STTR Phase I:
- Technical proposal elements
- Commercialization plan
- Budget development
- Team presentation

**WRITING STRATEGY**
- Review criteria alignment
- Technical approach presentation
- Innovation emphasis
- Impact articulation

**TIMELINE MANAGEMENT**
- Solicitation tracking
- Proposal development timeline
- Review and revision process
- Submission logistics

**POST-AWARD CONSIDERATIONS**
- Reporting requirements
- IP considerations
- Phase II planning
- Commercialization obligations

**COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORK**
- FAR requirements
- Time and effort tracking
- Allowable costs
- Audit preparation

## RESOURCES
- Grant databases
- Writing resources
- Consultant recommendations

## RULES
- Start with Phase I
- Build agency relationships
- Maintain compliance rigor
- Plan multi-year strategy