Chapter 1 reviews basic elements of a proposal, explains how to match the proposal's priorities with those of funders, and offers suggestions for writing big proposals. Chapter 2 presents strategies for monitoring funding sources, and chapter 3 describes how to conduct a successful needs assessment. Tips for writing the beginning elements of the proposal are highlighted in the fourth chapter. Chapters 5 through 8 offer guidelines for accomplishing objectives, calculating a budget, preparing research proposals, and completing the proposal. Nineteen figures are included.
Appendices contain a list of resources and a sample funded proposal.
Funding School and District Restructuring Projects. One way of garnering grant funding to support restructuring projects is to establish a districtwide grants development office. An overview of the grants development and proposal writing processes is provided. Who Says Money Doesn't Grow on Trees. Provides information to teachers who need grant money to fund projects their schools cannot afford, explaining how to begin, what items grants typically pay for, what type of information must be on a grant proposal about the project, how to work with corporate foundations, and how to determine project success.