The degree of training and experience that you have had in the proposed research area. This will help you determine whether to submit the proposal alone or perhaps seek collaboration with a more experienced researcher. If a more experienced person is a key member of the research team, an agency may look more favorably on the project. The funds, facilities, equipment, and personnel needed to carry out such a project. These are key considerations in planning the project and identifying potential sponsors.
Different agencies fund different types of projects.
Some disallow certain types of expenditures, such as equipment. The availability of needed research expertise or resources on campus can be critical to a project and a strong selling point for a proposal. Advice at the planning stage from colleagues, department chairs, associate deans for research, and ORDA staff can prove invaluable to you in obtaining grant funding. The best place to start is right here, with ORDA's web site. You can access a wealth of material by keyword, program type, or academic qualifications.