Preparation

1. Define your project

• What is the purpose?
• Why is it important?
• What is the scope of work?
• Define broad project goals:
• Define sub-steps.
• What do you need?
• Who will benefit?
• What is the timeline?

2. Identify funding sources

• foundations, business, non-profit agencies
• match between project purpose and funding source contact funder before writing
•         check budget requirements
•         inquire about interest in your project
• review guidelines
•         deadlines, eligibility, format, budgets, evaluation criteria

Writing the Proposal

1. Narratives

•  Statement of need
•   purpose, goals, why important, background
•  Approach
•   method and process
•   description of intended work
•   outline of activties
•  Method of Evaluation
•   discuss process
•  Project Timeline
•  Credentials

 THE HOOK

  Why do they want to do this?

2. Budget

3. Supporting Materials

4. Authorized signatures

5. Keep in line with specifications

Examples