ABSTRACT

Now that you’ve learned the basic parts of a grant application, read tips for crafting a better proposal, and learned how to write a good final report, you’re ready to start writing a winning grant application of your own. Before you do, however, consider these questions and answer them truthfully:

Do you have a plan to evaluate the success of the project?

Have you carefully read the application guidelines?

Do you have experience with the project you’re ­proposing?

Do you have partners in this endeavor?

Are your students involved?

Do you have a story to tell?

Is your idea actionable?

Is your idea a good fit for the grant program?

Are you OK with rejection?

Do you have a plan for continuing the project after the grant funds are spent?