Suggestions for preparing an effective proposal concern the following areas: selecting the granting agency; ascertaining the originality, clarity, and worth of the proposed activity on the basis of a bibliographic search; the central thesis, title, outline, and abstract; proposal drafting and revision; and choice of language, syntax, and grammar.…

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…

The intent of this manual is to provide an overview of approaches to grant proposal preparation, tips on standard methodological procedure, and the development of a research plan when applying for funds from public and private sources. It includes a skeletal outline of the elements normally required in research proposal preparation, which include…

This is one of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to develop and prepare funding proposals for consideration by government agencies and private foundations. It is not intended to deal with the unique requirements of particular funding…

Procedures for organizing and planning a request for a research grant are presented in the document. The guidelines are divided in five sections with related subsections and contain information on what areas each section should cover: (1) a narrative statement of objectives and major tasks of the study including a list of current work in progress…

Funds for vocational education, especially federal funds, have increased greatly during the past decade and more may be expected, but vocational educators lack training in writing the proposals required to obtain these funds. To help develop the knowledge and skills needed to prepare effective proposals, a workshop for vocational administrators…

A systematic procedure for the development of proposals for funding under Title III, ESEA, originating from the needs of one elementary school, was developed by the author. The procedure was designed to involve community members and the school staff in the appraisal of funding opportunities, the development of topics and objectives, the…