GVCA is dedicated to assisting all applicants in the preparation of their applications. You are encouraged to ask questions of our Grant Coordinator at any time during the application process.  Applicants may also submit a draft of their application to the Grant Coordinator for review, no later than 3 weeks prior to the application deadline. We offer assistance in, but not limited to, the following: idea development, program planning, budgets, professional development, promotion and marketing.