So 20 points is 20%, consequently such a section should
comprise 20% of the total page limit, or four pages in our case.
For the background section it will be eight pages.
Mind that some government agencies assign more than 100 points to grant application.
Read every word in the guidelines so you know what to shoot for.
For example, you can get an edge on the competition by meeting
the funding agency's priority for a specific grant competition.
Funders often identify one or more priority target populations,
geographic areas or performance criteria.
And award a funding to applications that document that they meet that preference.
For example, when NASA issues a programme for classroom-based space exploration
education and summer camps, it may include an opportunity for
grant applicants to earn an extra five or ten bonus points
if their program will be located in the Alaska or Pacific Rim regions.
These points can give you a huge advantage over other applicants.