DEVELOPING THE GRANT PROPOSAL IDEA

THE IDEA Title Title - Clear -Not cutesy

THE IDEA - Work plan -In chart form -Timeline

THE IDEA - Budget

THE IDEA - Need statement -Expert sources -Compelling statistics

THE IDEA Give to a non- expert colleague, family member or student for review

RESPONDING TO AN RFP Glossary Glossary RFP – Request for Proposal RFP – Request for Proposal

RESPONDING TO AN RFP LOI – Letter of Intent LOI – Letter of Intent

RESPONDING TO AN RFP Preliminary Proposal Preliminary Proposal - Required - Not required- encouraged - Not required- encouraged - Not required

RESPONDING TO AN RFP Read RFP Read RFP Read RFP Again Read RFP Again Highlight details Highlight details - Page layout – margins, font - Time due on due date - Method of receipt - Budget rules

RESPONDING TO AN RFP Review criteria Review criteria - Points for each section - Bonus points - Ask for rubric for review

RESPONDING TO AN RFP Make a list of questions for Program Director Make a list of questions for Program Director Call Program Director Call Program Director - Friendly - Specific questions - Their job is to help you

DEVELOPING THE IDEA RESPONDING TO AN RFP