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\n How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal Congressional Research Service
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\nContents
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\nDeveloping a Grant Proposal...........................................................................................................1
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\nPreparation.................................................................................................................................1
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\nDeveloping Ideas for the Proposal.............................................................................................1
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\nCommunity Support..................................................................................................................2
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\nIdentifying Funding Resources..................................................................................................3
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\nGetting Organized to Write the Proposal...................................................................................4
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\nWriting an Effective Grant Proposal................................................................................................5
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\nOverall Considerations..............................................................................................................5
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\nBasic Components of a Proposal...............................................................................................5
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\nCover Letter...............................................................................................................................6
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\nProposal Summary: Outline of Project Goals............................................................................6
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\nIntroduction: Presenting a Credible Applicant..........................................................................7
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\nProblem Statement or Needs Assessment..................................................................................7
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\nProject Objectives: Goals and Desired Outcome.......................................................................8
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\nProgram Methods and Program Design: A Plan of Action........................................................8
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\nEvaluation: Product and Process Analysis.................................................................................9
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\nFuture Funding........................................................................................................................11
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\nBudget Development and Requirements.................................................................................11
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\nProposal Appendix...................................................................................................................13
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\nAdditional Proposal Writing Websites...........................................................................................13
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\nContacts
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\nAuthor Contact Information...........................................................................................................14
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