This booklet is a step-by-step guide to developing a grant application for educational project funding. Following a brief review of grant terminology, the booklet discusses sources of funding and the development of federal legislation. A discussion of the actual grant proposal includes such topics as writing the abstract and objectives, the time…

The Proposal Evaluation Criteria section in a request for proposal (RFP) or grant announcement suggests the information which should be supplied to the funding agency: (1) demonstration of understanding of the program; (2) proposed approach, (3) adequate management; (4) personnel qualifications; and (5) the organization's previous experience. (GDC)

A study was undertaken to gather precise data regarding the expenses incurred in the preparation of proposals submitted within a specified time period by an academic unit within an institution of higher education and to compare those costs to the success (funding) of the proposals. The results indicate a return to the institution of over ten times…