Every organization has their own approach to writing grant proposals. The following tips and hints are presented for consideration.

• Develop and construct the proposal as a team effort with an assigned team leader.
• Collect and discuss the research and preparation in group session.
• Discuss the general scope and direction of the project as a team.
• Dissect the RFP, identifying every request for information.
• Assign every request to the individual best suited to respond to each question.
• Answer each question to stand by itself. Do not assume the reader will read the entire proposal.
• Assign a single proposal writer who will interact individually with each of the contributors.
• Circulate drafts of the proposal as it is developed.
• Save budgeting until last, ensuring all activities are covered and budgeted.
• Assemble boilerplate materials and collect attachments.
• Review, revise, review, revise, and double and triple check budgets.
• Let the proposal “sit” before final review.
• Provide a lot of time for final review and submission.
• START EARLY.