Check the fit
Avoid forcing a project into a scheme that does not match the eligibility or intended outcomes.
GRANTS & FUNDING
A strong funding application needs a credible project, a clear fit with the scheme and evidence that the business can deliver what it is proposing. Chikara Consulting supports Northern Ireland businesses with grant applications and funding proposals, helping turn a good idea into a structured, evidence-led case that is easier for an assessor to understand.
Support starts with the opportunity itself. We review eligibility, timescales, funding rules, assessment criteria and the evidence available before significant time is spent writing. Where the scheme is a realistic fit, the project is shaped around a clear need, defined activities, measurable outcomes and a budget that links properly to the application. This avoids vague claims and makes the commercial or economic benefit more convincing.
The level of support can range from reviewing and strengthening your draft to developing the full application collaboratively. Business plans, cash-flow forecasts, quotations, project plans and supporting documents can be prepared where required. No adviser can guarantee a funding decision, but a well-organised application gives the assessor the information needed to judge the project fairly and reduces the risk of avoidable gaps or inconsistencies.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
✓ Identifying suitable Northern Ireland funding opportunities
✓ Eligibility and project-fit assessment
✓ Application planning and question-by-question responses
✓ Business cases, need and market evidence
✓ Project budgets and financial forecasts
✓ Outputs, outcomes and measurable impact
✓ Supporting-document review and submission checks
✓ Feedback review, resubmission and appeal support where appropriate
WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE
Avoid forcing a project into a scheme that does not match the eligibility or intended outcomes.
Support claims with practical detail, market information and realistic financial assumptions.
Make it easy for the assessor to see how the project meets the scoring requirements.
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Book a free call to discuss the funding opportunity, deadline and current stage of the application.
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