Hurt you in what way? Can you be more specific? Grants don't have to be repaid, so you don't have to worry about it affecting your credit (as it could if you wanted to get a loan later and the balance on the loan would decrease the amount you were eligible to borrow).
The future tense is will hurt.
When applying for a business grant, you may be asked for qualities that set you apart. This is your opportunity to sell yourself and get your grant.
Debt can help or hurt you when applying for credit.
No, but applying one does.
It should not hurt your credit score unless you don't pay.
Will hurt is a verb (future tense).
Well it depends where you're applying :)
Grant administration
No; it will not hurt you.
by applying and seeing if you are egiable to get one.
it can hurt
The amount of grant is dependent on the family income. If your expected family contribution is 0, then it is possible to get more grant. You also need to apply for the grant before the school term commence.