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    Posted by Deleted User on July 27, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    My predecessors have kept every single grant application that they have ever filled out. With the age of online applications and electronic storage, we need to know if keeping hardcopies is required?

    Riley replied 5 days, 13 hours ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Wade_Rogers_Forum_Moderator

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    August 1, 2023 at 7:54 am

    Hi Karen…I’ve dealt with this myself! I don’t see any reason why these applications couldn’t all be scanned into an electronic format. Requirements to keep things hardcopy are becoming fewer and farther between these days. For that matter, if they are really past their useful date (and if you have a records retention policy that backs you up on this) you could also consider getting rid of them altogether. Good luck!

  • Riley

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    August 20, 2026 at 9:44 am

    Keeping hard copies of every past grant application can quickly take up a surprising amount of space. From my perspective, electronic storage is generally a practical option unless a funder specifically requires paper originals. A well-organised cloud folder with clear naming and retention rules can make documents much easier to find when needed.

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