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Effective Grant Proposal Development: A Step-by-Step Guide

This guide provides a step-by-step approach to developing a successful grant proposal, from understanding guidelines to refining the final proposal. It includes tips for writing concise and impactful narratives, engaging project team members, and obtaining letters of support.

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Effective Grant Proposal Development: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  1. Step 1 Know the guidelines!

  2. Step 2 Develop your idea and possible project team members; then contact grants manager

  3. Step 3 (feasibility) Prepare the timeline and then budget through discussions with those who manage resources required to complete the project; then work with grants manager to determine feasibility

  4. Step 4 Divide up narrative sections for distribution to knowledgeable/willing team members Avoid: would, should, could, may, etc. Assume: Reviewers don’t know anything about your project Remember: Less is more – write the essence of the thought you are trying to communicate; don’t overwhelm the reader with unnecessary language.

  5. Step 4.5 Determine who will benefit or use the services or products of your mini grant project. Then request for letters (emails) of support (3) and commitment for your project

  6. Step 5 Compile all components for a complete first draft; distribute to project team and those who manage resources necessary to complete the project; and obtain feedback

  7. Step 6 Get written approvals (initials on cover sheet) from those who manage and allocate resources for your project; and Get letters of support

  8. Step 7 Work with grants manager to refine components and complete the proposal at least 1 week prior to October 1st deadline.

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