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| Introduction | |
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| Cover Letter | |
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| At a Glance | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Detailed Discussion | |
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| Putting It All Together | |
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| Authorship | |
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| Checklist--Cover Letter | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Cover Letters for Four Projects | |
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| Table of Contents | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Psychology and Organization | |
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| Examples | |
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| Checklist--Table of Contents | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Tables of Contents for Four Projects | |
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| Executive Summary | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Project Title | |
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| Contact Person | |
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| Proposal Submitted By | |
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| Mission Statement | |
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| Summary of Problem Statement and Project Synopsis | |
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| Expected Results | |
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| Funding Request | |
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| Your Investment | |
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| Checklist--Executive Summary | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Executive Summaries of Four Projects | |
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| Project Summary | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Use Goals to Describe the Project | |
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| Examples | |
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| Checklist--Project Summary | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Project Summaries for Four Projects | |
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| Problem Statement | |
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| At a Glance | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Describe the Problem | |
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| The Problem Is the Basis for Your Project | |
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| The Problem Is Your Connection with the Funder | |
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| Lack of Something Is Not a Problem | |
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| Include These Elements in the Problem Statement | |
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| Logical Narrative Description of the Problem | |
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| Statistical Backups and Comparisons | |
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| Results of Local Needs Assessments | |
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| Historical Data--How Did This Occur? | |
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| Statement of Impact of Problem | |
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| Checklist--Problem Statement | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Problem Statements for Four Projects | |
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| Mission, Goals, and Objectives | |
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| At a Glance | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| A Goal by Any Other Name | |
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| Graphical Representation of the Mission, Goal, and Objective Progression | |
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| Goal | |
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| Objective | |
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| Checklist--Goals and Objectives | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Mission, Goals, and Objectives for Four Projects | |
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| Project Description | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Goals and Objectives Can Be Used for Guidance | |
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| Cover All Major Project Events in Logical Order | |
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| Cover All Hot Buttons | |
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| Meet Any Special Considerations Listed | |
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| Special Budget Requests | |
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| Be Clear on Technical Issues | |
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| Checklist--Project Description | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Project Descriptions for Four Projects | |
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| Project Management Plan | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Organization Chart | |
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| Discuss the Responsibilities of Key Personnel | |
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| Discuss Loaned or Volunteer Staff | |
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| Provide an Overview of Fiscal Management | |
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| Evaluation | |
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| Documentation | |
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| Checklist--Management Plan | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Management Plan for Four Projects | |
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| Documentation Plan | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Project Planning | |
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| Project Set-up | |
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| Implementation | |
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| Results or Outcomes | |
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| Planning What to Share | |
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| Checklist--Documentation Plan | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Documentation Plan for Four Projects | |
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| Evaluation Plan | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Assistance for Development of an Evaluation Plan | |
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| Connect to Goals and Objectives | |
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| About Measurability | |
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| Communication with the Funder | |
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| The Role of Documentation | |
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| Internal Evaluation Team | |
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| External Evaluation Team | |
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| Checklist--Evaluation Plan | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Evaluation Plans for Four Projects | |
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| Dissemination Plan | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Local Dissemination | |
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| State Dissemination | |
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| National Dissemination | |
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| Consider Fees | |
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| Products To Be Sold | |
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| Checklist--Dissemination Plan | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Dissemination Plans for Four Projects | |
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| Continuation Plan | |
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| Why Do Funders Want to Know about Continuation? | |
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| What Are the Keys to Continuation? | |
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| How Do You Prove You Will Continue a Project? | |
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| What Is Evidence of Continuation? | |
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| Checklist--Continuation Plan | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Continuation Plans for Four Projects | |
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| Key Personnel Biographies | |
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| At a Glance | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Who Are Key Persons? | |
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| Do Not Wait until the Last Minute | |
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| Interview | |
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| Name, Rank, and Serial Number | |
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| Specialties | |
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| Summary | |
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| Experience | |
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| Professional Activities | |
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| Education | |
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| Job Description | |
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| Checklist--Key Personnel Bios | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Key Personnel Bios for Four Projects | |
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| Timelines | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Goals and Major Objectives | |
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| Milestones or Special Events | |
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| Major Reports and Evaluations | |
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| Important Deadlines | |
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| Special Requirements of Funder | |
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| Examples | |
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| Checklist--Timeline | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Timelines for Four Projects | |
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| Budget Summary | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Budget Assistance | |
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| Introduction | |
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| In-Kind | |
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| Direct Costs | |
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| Indirect Costs | |
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| Overhead | |
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| Items Included in Budgets | |
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| Formatting the Budget | |
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| Checklist--Budget Summary | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Budgets for Four Projects | |
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| Budget Justification | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Personnel | |
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| Fringe Benefits | |
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| Travel | |
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| Contractual Services | |
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| Construction or Renovation | |
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| Materials | |
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| Supplies | |
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| Equipment | |
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| Indirect Costs | |
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| Checklist--Budget Justification | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Budget Justification for Four Projects | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Key Concepts | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Items to Include | |
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| Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel | |
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| Organization Chart | |
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| Timeline | |
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| Letters of Support | |
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| Survey, Test, and Questionnaire Results | |
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| Equipment Descriptions | |
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| Lists of Advisors and Board Members | |
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| Checklist--Appendix | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Appendices for Four Projects | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Formatting Issues | |
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| Include Only Recent or Landmark References | |
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| Do Not Include References Not Used in Your Proposal | |
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| Include a Bibliography, Even if You Have Footnotes | |
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| Quote Studies from the Potential Funder | |
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| Examples of Bibliographical Formats | |
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| Checklist--Bibliography | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Examples of Bibliographies for Four Projects | |
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| Introduction and Forms | |
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| At a Glance--Introduction | |
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| Follow the Funder's Directions for Content | |
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| Describe Your Organization | |
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| Provide a Brief Summary of the Problem You Are Addressing | |
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| At a Glance--Forms | |
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| If Forms Are Required, Complete Each and Every One | |
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| Use the Forms You Are Given | |
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| Put Forms in the Proposal in Exactly the Order in Which You Are Directed | |
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| Complete Each Form Neatly and Legibly (You May Need to Use a Typewriter) | |
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| Checklist--Introduction and Forms | |
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| Last Words | |
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| Index | |