Abuse the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs staff, assisting grantwriting efforts is their job. Do first things first. Think on paper or word processors. Handle each piece of paper only once. Your grantwriting efforts will be more successful if you are informed about what others are writing, the sponsor's priorities, etc.
Most sponsors post funded projects on their websites.
Many even post project directors' names and telephone numbers. Call a current grantee for insights. Contact the sponsor contact. Their job is to locate fundable projects and support potential grantees. Sponsor contacts will welcome your call, can direct you to other funding opportunities, and provide useful insights.