Grant Writing Diane S. Kukich, MA Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Delaware October 25, 2005
Dec 20, 2015
Grant Writing
Diane S. Kukich, MA
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware
October 25, 2005
Funding Sources Federal agencies
State and local governments
Foundations
Companies
Recipients Government labs
Academic researchers
Social service agencies
Schools
Community groups
New Ways of Doing Business Collaborative
Electronic
Learn the Rules Obtain copy
of program guidelines
Become completely familiar with requirements
Getting Started Highlight important facts
Note formatting requirements
Create outline
Writing the Proposal Fill in outline with technical
information Edit inputs from others for
coherence Gather supporting materials
Elements of Proposal
Front matter: orients the reader
Body: provides the main elements
Back matter: documents the details
Front Matter
Cover
Executive summary
Table of contents
Sample Cover Layout
Body of Proposal Introduction Statement of Problem Objectives Method Work plan Schedule Budget
Introduction
Provides project context
Presents overview of proposal plan
Statement of Problem
Provides clear and compelling description of problem
Discusses critical issues associated with problem
Details constraints on solution
Objectives Lists specific, measurable
outcomes to be accomplished
Ties objectives clearly to problem
Proposes initial concepts
Method Describes in detail what team
proposes to do to find a solution
Includes specifics—amounts, numbers, locations, etc.
Work Plan Focuses on management of
project
Shows how team will be coordinated, scheduled, and monitored
Schedule Presented in visual format
Places all activities on timeline
Convinces audience that timeline is realistic
Serves as proposal “at a glance”
Back Matter Bibliography or references
Appendices
Elements of Design Effective formatting, layout,
and design
Headers and footers
Page numbers
Consistent use of styles
White space for separation and emphasis
Comic-Book Approach Clarify complex,
technical text with graphic elements
Integrate graphics and provide meaningful captions
Break up each page with graphics
Table vs. Text: Text
The materials ordered included 20 lbs. of steel at $2.00/lb, 50 pounds of concrete at $1.50/lb., 40 pounds of wood at $3.00/lb, and 20 pounds of paper at $4.00/lb.
Table vs. Text: Table
Material Quantity (lbs.)
Cost/lb.
Steel 20 $2.00
Concrete 50 $1.50
Wood 40 $3.00
Paper 20 $4.00