This staff member will be able to assist you with suggestions on how to proceed. The strategy recommendations can vary widely from one prospect to another. Once you have a draft proposal, it is recommended that you send a copy to the Institutional Advancement staff member you are working with. The staff member may be able to offer recommendations and answer questions that come up. A fundable proposal may take months to develop.
Grant writing can be a challenging and, at times, frustrating process.
While there are many resources to help you with content ideas, structure, budgets, technical details, etc., never overlook the valuable insight and experience the faculty and staff around you might have to offer. Numerous published resources are available at the Auraria and Denver Public libraries. The Colorado Foundation Directory , for example, offers a concise proposal how-to at the back of their book. The Internet has also become an invaluable resource. General resources only provide you with a generic place to start.