such as yours/example business. You are seeking their approval for a change programme in which you are requesting a $5,000 investment in developing new procedures and staff training. Consult with and ask the funding partner for approval. You may want to include the following points in your consultation: Review the funding partner's criteria for awarding the grant Ask the funding partner for examples of the types of projects that they have invested in before, and the types of projects which they will support in the future Brief the funding provider on your proposal and how it satisfies their criteria and benefits the business, staff and customers Share the change management strategy and project plan with them Sell the benefits of your change programme Seek information about any conditions that they might impose on the funding and assure them of how these will be incorporated in your plans