Writing the Project Proposal
A project proposal describes some sort of plan for a needed action such as marketing a product, streamlining a production process, developing a curriculum, or meeting a financial goal for a non-profit agency. A project proposal may be used to obtain a federal grant or to convince a board of directors to fund a new initiative. Project proposals consist of several sections, perhaps including an executive summary, a description of the problem or goal, a history or background of existing conditions, a research review, and so on. The resources below describe components and processes of project proposals for a variety of purposes.
A List of Online Resources
How to Write a Project Proposal
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Proposal Writing for Grants--Short Course
The Foundation Center Learning Lab
A Practical Guide for Writing Proposals
Alice Reid, M. Ed., English and Educational Technology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
North Carolina State University
National Science Foundation
Phil Bartle, PhD, Seattle Community Network
Guide for Writing Project Proposals
University of Iowa Computer Science Department
Engineering Communication Centre, University of Toronto
Includes executive summary information
Tips and Hints About Writing Winning Grant Proposals
Polaris Grants Central
Small Grants Program, International Business Initiatives
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