10 Tips for Technology Proposal-Writers
Sun Associates collaborates with school districts and state education agencies to write educational technology funding proposals, and to implement funded activities, including professional development and evaluation. We have found that successful funding proposals have several things in common. We invite you to share these 10 tips with your colleagues, and use them as a starting point for your next grant-planning meeting. 1. Read the Request for Proposals (RFP) The number one rule for writing a successful grant is to read the RFP...and then to follow the RFP's rules and guidelines when writing your proposal. Not surprisingly, most unsuccessful proposals violate this basic rule. The RFP is written for the specific purpose of providing prospective grantees with all of the information that they need to write a successful proposal. Most grant-makers spend a huge amount of time writing their RFP. They expect you to read it and follow it carefully. 2. Write Appropriate P...