Proposal Writing Writing successful grant proposals is a skill that can be learned and always improved. Provided below is information on proposal writing. New Grant Writers If this is your first experience with grant writing or if you have questions about grant writing for your new organization, utilize the Introductory Guides to Grant Writing to learn the fundamentals. In addition, you should attend one of OPGD’s periodic grant writing workshops. Session dates and times are announced in OPGD’s weekly newsletter, Funding Alert. Another good resource for grant writing information and training is the Foundation Center. Writing Proposals for DC Services The Mayor's vision for the District of Columbia is for the city to serve as a model community for partnerships with the federal government and private-sector philanthropic institutions. OPGD has developed a DC-focused tool box for grant writers to aid community organizations in submitting highly competitive applications for federal and foundation grants. DC Neighborhood Data Statistical Information for Grant Writers Partnerships Strengthen Proposals* Grant Application Checklist* Washington Grantmakers Common Grant Formats Grant Consultants If you need some suggestions and resources to assist you in considering the benefits of hiring a professional writer, identifying prospective consultants, and finally, working effectively with grant writers, see OPGD’s Hiring Grant Writers page. If you are a professional grant writer and would like to be considered for the office's Directory of Grant Consultants for Government Agencies, contact OPGD at (202) 727-8900. * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF) and a PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF reader or learn more about PDFs.