proposal development
We have compiled a collection of resources that can help you craft that perfect proposal!
Basics of Proposal Budgeting (OSPRA)
CFDA Developing and Writing Grant Proposals
Deborah Kluge, Grantwriting Consultant Resource Page
Grantproposal.com: Aesthetics and Technicalities for Grantwriters
Nonprofit Guides Grantwriting Tools
Proposal Writing Tips from the EPA
Web Gems from Miner & Associates
Where Proposals Fail (downloadable PDF)
Be sure to check out our concept development form which will step you through the key questions you need to answer when preparing letters of inquiry and proposals. It's a helpful search tool as well!
Free tutorials available from the Foundation Center
These tutorials will introduce you to the world of foundations, proposal writing, and more.
Foundations Today Tutorial
Learn what foundations do, how they are changing, as well as where they fit in the larger philanthropic universe.
Proposal Writing Short Course
(Available in English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish)
Describes how to prepare a funding proposal, including the planning, research, and cultivation of foundation and corporate donors.
Proposal Budgeting Basics
(Available in English and Spanish)
The basics of developing a project budget.