It should be written clearly and concisely. In the space allotted, it should outline the problem, the objectives and the expected outcomes, project activities, and the audience to be addressed. Keep the focus on the need for the proposed project. Don't make the mistake of devoting too much attention to the qualifications of your organization. State objectives in measurable terms.
Objectives are the measurable outcomes of the program.
Ask someone who is not familiar with your project to assess your proposal. If you're not online, you're out of the loop. Furthermore, the National Science Foundation has announced that, beginning October 2000, it will require all proposals to be submitted electronically, using its FastLane program. In the years ahead other funding agencies are likely to follow suit. Writing with heart improves odds of getting grant By Stephen Wilbers A friend of mine worked for years as a prosecuting attorney before becoming a defense attorney.