Office of Grants and Contracts: Resources and Proposal Writing Tips
The Office of Grants and Contracts has added resources and proposal writing tips to assist you in preparing your proposal. Click on the links below for a list of websites offering insight into proposal writing.
Proposal Writing Resources
- http://www.learnerassociates.net/proposal/links.htm
- Philanthropy NW Grant Tips
- Appalachian Resource Center
- The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
- Gateway for Afterschool and 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Grant Writing Tutorial
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via Purdue University
- EPA Tips on Grant Writing
Typical Mistakes Made on Proposals
- Asking for more funding than the funder is willing to give.
- Proposal sounds the same, or lacks a new spin.
- Proposal not well prepared.
- Sending a generic proposal to every funder.
- Not contacting the correct funding agency.
- Failure to meet submission deadline.
- Not following proposal instructions.
- Inflating costs in the budget.
- Poor writing style and misspelled words.
Understanding the National Science Foundation
NSF - Directorate for Education and Human Resources
For locating funding agencies, click here to be redirected to our Funding Opportunities webpage.
