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Resource Development staff members assist in planning the approach to
external funding to ensure strong, competitive proposals and the success
of the award projects.
The following is a general list of tips to help you obtain funding for
your project. More detailed information is found on many Internet sites
listed on our Links page.
- Start with an innovative project idea consistent with the College's
strategic goals.
- Start early to allow adequate time for planning, building partnerships,
drafting revisions, and attending to all the details.
- Organize a strong team of experts and innovators excited about your
idea who are willing to help achieve your goals.
- Research your funding organization and know as much about it as possible.
- Read examples of proposals the funding organization has funded.
- Thoroughly understand the funding guidelines and meticulously follow
the directions. Don't let a good idea go unfunded because you forget
a step.
- Address each criterion used to evaluate the proposal.
- Establish measurable outcomes that are used to evaluate project success.
- Invest time in planning activities and strategies to reach grant goals.
- Establish strong and effective relationships with any grant partners.
- Plan for financial sustainability after grant funding expires.
- Know your target end-user.
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