This publication is designed for teachers and other educators who want to write grants but don't know how to get started. Topics covered include: the basics of proposal writing; common elements required in all grants; preparation for writing a proposal, such as researching the project and the funding agency; writing effective proposals; how…

This publication includes a series of articles on obtaining grants in theological education, reprinted from the newsletter of the Association of Theological Schools' Faculty Resource Center. They are: (1) "Grantseeking: Time Is Money"; (2) "Types of Grants: Knowing the Grants Landscape"; (3) "Getting Started: Preparing To Submit a Grant Proposal";…

This article suggests an approach that facilitates the preparation and submission of grant proposals. Discusses how to work out the budget, how to complete the application, and how the review process works. (CT)

Advice for extension agents in fund raising includes (1) get permission; (2) take responsibility; (3) establish support groups; (4) gather smaller grants first; (5) fit programs to political priorities of funders; (6) have a sample product; (7) look in many places; and (8) be patient. (SK)

The key to effective grants management for any institution is careful coordination from beginning to end. Outlines how the grants office will handle management functions and provides checklists for grant negotiations and project start. Lists responsibilities of the grants and finance offices, documents to be included in a grant's official file,…

The key to winning grants and the benefits of such grants to the program are described. Ever increasing budget cuts are forcing the public schools to explore alternative sources to implement "No Child Left Behind" requirement and their existing programs and hence grant writing has become a requirement for most of the organizations.

Fundraising has never been a strong suit for most community colleges. But in recent years, it's become a major focus. Forced to offset a decrease in government funding to help pay for student scholarships, capital improvement projects, and additional personnel to launch new educational programs, community college leaders have been forced to…

In this article, the author explains why Grants.gov, a web site for US Federal Government grants, should be abolished. Her recent attempt to submit a grant proposal to the National Institutes of Health is a case in point. She recounts how frustrating her experience was to the grant-submission process of Grants.gov. She points out that Grants.gov…

This manual sets forth applicable administrative policies and procedures to recipients of discretionary project grants or cooperative agreements awarded by program offices in the Office of Human Development Services (HDS). It is intended to serve as a basic reference for project directors and business officers of recipient organizations who are…

Explores myths that keep researchers from applying for grants. (IRT)

There seem to be no grants directly geared toward alternative programs (although the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has an interest in funding projects focusing on reforming high schools). This should not be a deterrent, however, as there are plenty of funding sources interested in projects and activities which would support an alternative…

The author provides an overview of a systematic process for developing proposals and describes the four major phases of concept development, proposal writing, funding agency review, and project operation. (Author/CT)

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)

Describes the grant proposal writing process as a way to improve quality of early care and education programs without passing on the costs to families. Discusses rules for proposal writing, including knowledge of program needs, the funding source, the community, and the etiquette of funding relationships. Presents application strategies, including…

Describes how assessment is tied tightly to program development at Bowdoin College, with assessment criteria set up during the process of faculty members' seeking funding for research or curriculum innovation. Uses the example of innovations in an introductory biology course to illustrate the process. (EV)