Developing a Successful Proposal
Where do I start? Start with a Request for Proposal (RFP) from a funder. If the RFP is related to your area of interest, we can help you develop a description of your current research that corresponds to the requirements listed in the RFP. -OR- Start with an idea for a project. If it involves partners in other departments, units or schools, begin talking with them early. Contact us for help finding funders with priorities that match your project. To determine if a funder is a good match, follow these steps: 1. Go to the funder’s website to learn their goals and grantmaking philosophy. 2. Review the funder’s proposal guidelines and grant database or list of recently funded proposals; these resources are usually the best indication of whether or not the funder would find your project compelling. We can provide research support, including tracking current and past gifts made to JMU and other universities and similar organizations. This information can be very helpful in preparing your request. 3. We can then help you confirm whether the funder is a good fit, and determine the approach and how to begin preparing for your submission.
Scan to access the CFR Grant Proposal Request Form.
jmu.edu/give/cfr
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