An orientation to proposal writing
Definitions
Types of grant applications
Components of a proposal
The process of submitting a proposal
The difference between grants and contracts
Organizing the writing
Writing for an established organization or a new organization
Writing style and format
Using technology in proposal development
The role and use of search engines
Review of funder's web sites
Evaluating data and other information
Electronic submission of the proposal
Understanding the agency, the community, and the funder
Understanding the agency
Understanding the community
Understanding the funder
Problem- or needs-based program development
Understanding the community through data
Understanding barriers to service
Program design and theoretical orientations
Conceptualizing program ideas
Working with a collaborative
Sustainability and institutionalization
Writing the needs or problem statement
Definitions
The purpose of the needs/problem statement
A guide to writing the needs/problem statement
Writing goals, objectives, and the implementation plan
Secion one : goals and objectives
Section two : implementation plan
Writing the evaluation plan
The benefits of evaluation
Developing an evaluation plan
Writing the evaluation section
Other evaluation considerations
Creating the budget
Types of budgets
Budgeting for the first-time grant writer
Other budgeting issues
Agency capability and finishing touches
The agency capability statement
Requesting letters of support
The proposal abstract
The title and title page
The cover letter
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Appendix A: Estimating time
Appendix B: Funding resource information
References and suggested readings
Index
About the authors.