Proposal Writing is an Art
The basic components of a grant proposal are the same regardless of the funding agency or foundation. However, style varies widely. Federal and state funding agencies have specific requirements. Writing in the sciences is different from writing in the humanities or social scienes. The following links are very useful guides to the various requirements and styles necessary securing funding in a particular discipline.
Sample Federal ProposalsMiner and Associates has compiled sample grant proposals to the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and others.
The Art of Writing ProposalsSome Candid Suggestions for Applicants to Social Science Research Council Competitions
Published on: Jan 07, 2004