Grant writing resources
Sample documents library from GrantSpace
Looking for examples of successful writing? This searchable library contains documents that pertain to a variety of fields, with examples that range from budget narratives and letters of interest to complete proposals.
Proposal writing short course from GrantSpace
This online tutorial was developed for nonprofit grant seekers, but provides an excellent overview for anybody undertaking their first grant proposal.
Advice on writing proposals to the National Science Foundation (NSF)
This page, from Carnegie Mellon University, is an excellent companion for those applying for NSF funding and features insider tips from an experienced NSF grant recipient.
Researching and writing a need statement
Writing the needs or problem statement
This comprehensive guide outlines the creation of a needs statement with examples that are most relevant to community-based projects. This resource is ideal for those who are new to the proposal writing process.
Example needs statements for scientific research
These two statements from Johns Hopkins help illustrate successful needs statements that are written for scientific research projects.
Evaluation reports
The logic model for program planning and evaluation
This guide from the University of Idaho succinctly describes the components of the logic model, a communication tool that can help proposal writers plan and describe their project and evaluation methods.