Components of a Grant Proposal

1. Title (or cover) page.
When writing the title, be concise and explicit-avoid words that add nothing.

2. Abstract or executive summary.
May be the most important part of the proposal. Should be written last and be about 200 words long.

3. Table of contents.
May or may not be needed, depending on the length of the proposal. It is a convenience for the reader.

4. Introduction.
Should begin with a capsule statement, be comprehensible to the informed lay person, and include the statement of the problem, significance of the program, and purpose of the program.

5. Background.
Should include the proposer's previous related work and the related literature.

6. Description of proposed program.
Should include goals and objectives, description of intervention, evaluation plan, and time frame.

7. Description of relevant institutional/agency resources.

8. List of References.
Should include references cited in the proposal.

9. Personnel selection.
Should include a list of those who are to work with the program.

10. Budget.
Should include budget needs for personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, travel, services, other needed items, and indirect costs.

 

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