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> And if you have followed the Shipley Associates' advice and
> developed a congenial relationship with somebody at the
> granting authority, a simple phone call might suffice. I'd
> surprise and disarm them with honesty, and tell them why I'm
> asking.
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Yes, this is true. Even if you don't have the relationship, it
can't hurt to ask. Many will tell you to submit a formal request,
but some may give you the info outright. It depends on the
specific agency and the individual contracting officer. They are
all different. But it's certainly worth a shot.
I would also say that it is easier to get grant-related info than
it is to get contract-related info. This is probably because
grants are given for a public purpose, whereas contracts are
generally commercial in nature.
Kind Regards,
Deborah
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Proposal Writing & Government Contracting
International Technical Assistance http://www.proposalwriter.com
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