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Funding and grants

How Do I Check Whether a Grant Advert Is Genuine?

Start with the organisation running the programme and trace the application route from its official channels. Check the cohort, closing date, eligibility and terms. A forwarded flyer or a copied news story can remain online after applications close.

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Quick answer

Start with the organisation running the programme and trace the application route from its official channels. Check the cohort, closing date, eligibility and terms. A forwarded flyer or a copied news story can remain online after applications close.

What to do next

  1. Find the organiser's current announcement.

  2. Compare the application domain and dates.

  3. Reject requests for passwords or payment-card secrets.

A practical example

An advert using a familiar institution's logo can still link to an unrelated form. Confirm the link independently instead of relying on the design or urgency of the message.

Before you act

Keep an evidence folder behind the application, with consistent dates and figures. Programme eligibility, documents and award conditions differ. This is preparation guidance, not a claim that a particular grant is open or that funding will be awarded.

Get the right support

Ask CredaBiz about funding and grants. Explain what you have already completed and the outcome you need so the team can confirm the scope and current quote.

Sources and further reading

Official sources and relevant CredaBiz service information checked 5 November 2026. Examples are CredaBiz editorial guidance. Confirm case-specific requirements on the current official page.

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