Proposal Planning and Writing

by Miner, Lynn E.

• ISBN13: 9781573564984
• ISBN10: 1573564982
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-28
• Publisher: Greenwood Pr

Summary

Writing proposals to win grant funding can be daunting, difficult, and time-consuming. This clearly written, reassuring book offers specific examples, models, and step-by-step instructions to guide readers through the maze of grantseeking for all kinds of grants, from local and federal government programs, to grants from private foundations and corporations. Particular attention is paid to using the computer and the Internet to help in applying for grants. Over 300 helpful Web sites are described, as are the use of search engines to develop better proposals. This guide assists grantseekers with: Developing ideas; Identifying and qualifying potential funding sources; Setting up systems and procedures to support grantseeking activities for the present and future; Developing the components of the proposal; Budget forecasting; Submission procedures; and Follow-up techniques.

Author Biography

LYNN E. MINER is Associate Dean for External Relations in the College of Engineering at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.JEREMY T. MINER is Director of Government Relations and Sponsored Programs at St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Part I: Finding Sponsors and Planning Proposals	1	(60)
Introduction to Grantseeking	3	(7)
Finding Public Funds	10	(17)
Finding Private Funds	27	(21)
Preproposal Contacts	48	(13)
Part II: Writing Private Foundation and Corporate Proposals	61	(20)
The Letter Proposal	63	(18)
Part III: Writing Government Proposals	81	(78)
The Proposal Introduction	83	(6)
Statement of the Problem	89	(9)
Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes	98	(7)
Methods	105	(9)
Evaluation	114	(9)
Dissemination	123	(9)
Budgets	132	(14)
Appendixes	146	(9)
Abstracts	155	(4)
Part IV: The Final Steps	159	(40)
Writing Techniques	161	(6)
Editing Techniques	167	(14)
Search Engines	181	(8)
Grant Review and Funding Decisions	189	(10)
Bibliography	199	(2)
Index	201