5.1 Introduction
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” ~ Ernest Hemingway
Chapter Competency
Write elements of a proposal
Learning Objectives
- Compose an introduction
- Describe the need or problem
- Explain methodology
- Determine evaluation methods
- Predict methods of dissemination
- Summarize project in abstract
- Compose a cover letter
The most intense stage of grant development is writing the proposal. The previous chapters introduced rhetoric, requirements, and readiness. Now, it is time for the “rubber to meet the road.” This chapter illustrates the components of a grant proposal and amplifies the importance of concise writing. It includes a detailed look at the various components of a proposal, how to craft a budget, and case study examples of successful proposals. In the Appendix, there are resources for checking grammar and a guide for using artificial intelligence (AI) to check the elements of the proposal and revise a working draft.
