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Introduction | |
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Cover Letter | |
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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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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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Why Are They Used? | |
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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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Key Concepts | |
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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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Key Concepts | |
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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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Formatting Issues | |
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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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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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At a Glance | |
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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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Formatting Issues | |
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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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Formatting Issues | |
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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 | |