Each proposal requires full approval by the appropriate personnel on campus. It is the responsibility of the proposal writer to obtain the required approvals and corresponding signatures. Make personal contact when appropriate. The procedures are different and so is the proposal process. Contact the Endowment Association for information on foundations.
Most scholars find it necessary to learn about and apply to several possible sources of support.
Sponsors differ not only in what topics they support but also in the size of grants they give, their geographical preferences, their schedules, and many other variables. Furthermore, a sponsor's interests and resources may change from time to time. Federal programs frequently change to reflect the changing national needs. Sorting through all this information takes time and energy. Assistance in identifying possible sources can come from your colleagues, the Grants Office, computerized databases, and the funding sources themselves.