Successful Grant Proposals

The next time you visit our library/learning centers, be sure to ask to see the new Foundation Center publication, The Grantseeker’s Guide to Winning Proposals. Those of you who are familiar with our popular Guide to Winning Proposal series will find 35 new sample proposals that have approved by foundations. Each proposal is accompanied by a critique from the decision-maker who awarded the grant.

The Guide provides several access points to help you can target the type of proposal you need:

-Browse the table of contents to find examples for single or multiyear special projects, general operating support, staffing/salaries, start-up funds, and more.

-Note the special chapters on the letter proposal, letter of inquiry, cover letter, and budget.

-Don’t forget to check the index to help you explore proposals on a number of subjects, such as advocacy, community development, education, health, and social justice. In addition, the proposals are indexed by population groups served, and by special features as well (such as timelines and evaluation plans).

Need more help on proposal writing? Visit the Get Started area of our web site to learn about our training, audiobook, and other guides.