| Proposal Writing Resources
The following links are the best sources of grant proposal information:
Introductory Guides to Grant Writing
A Proposal Writing Short Course
The Foundation Center's brief instructions on proposals are ideal for novice grant writers. The course outlines the main components of a good proposal and explains exactly what should be included in each component.
Grant Writing Guide
This guide, prepared by SeaCoast Web Design, is a checklist of content required in each section of a grant proposal. The guide also includes sample documents such as an inquiry letter, a budget, and an evaluation plan.
The Body, Heart and Soul of Grant Writing
Judith Prebyl of the Friends of California Libraries offers a first-hand account of writing her first grant application. If this is your first time trying to write a grant, you will appreciate her perspective and be encouraged by her advice.
General Grant Writing Resources
Innonet's Workstation for Nonprofits
Innonet's Workstation is an online module that assists with the development of grant applications, program budgets, and evaluation plans. The Workstation uses a question-and-answer format and provides useful tips and examples. Innonet is a nonprofit organization and all the services are completely free.
Proposal Writing Tips & Techniques
PS Associates offers a number of articles on how to write more compelling proposals. The company also has a free email newsletter with new articles.
Writing Federal Grant Applications
EPA Grant Writing Tutorial
This interactive software tool walks users through the grant-writing process and helps them learn to write more competitive grants, particularly for the EPA's environmental justice and education grant programs.
Advanced Resources
Reading Effectiveness Tool
The Clear Language and Design tool will calculate the readability of your grant application's narrative sections. The tool goes beyond standard grammar and spell-checks to assess the overall tone and quality of the document.
United Way Outcome Measurement Resource Network
This branch of the United Way of America provides, as part of its site, an online resource library, which contains excerpts from its manual Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach; the full text of selected papers and newsletter articles; and links to other resources on the Web, which are subdivided by category.
The Evaluation Center
Created by The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University, the Evaluation Support Services website is intended to increase the use and improve the quality of evaluations. Input and support have been received from the National Science Foundation and evaluators around the nation. Services include a glossary of terms and a project checklist.
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