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Read the Request for Proposals (RFPs)
carefully. These documents are specifically designed
to give you all the necessary information to write a successful
proposal. |
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Follow the RFP to the letter. The
devil is in the details. You would be surprised at the
number of proposals that are never read because of a format/structure
error. |
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Your district's technology planning goals
should match your proposal's goals AND your proposal's
goals must match those of the RFP. Show how your proposal
supports the larger goals of your district. The funds
will accomplish more than the specifics of the RFP; however,
clearly target the purposes for funding stated in the
RFP. |
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Highlight how your proposal will positively
impact students. Don't force the reviewers to search
for your anticipated results. Make a clear statement that
is related to student achievement. |
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Include a plan and schedule for evaluation
of your project. Funders want to know that the projects
they supported can measure their success, document their
challenges, and suggest improvements for future programs.
In addition, virtually all funders wish to share the outcomes
of these initiatives. |
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Collaborate, Write, Revise, and RESUBMIT!
If your ideas are viable, collaboration lends them strength.
It shows that others believe in the value of your proposal.
Collaboration also helps with editing and revision. AND
if first you don't succeed, try try again. Try with a
different funder, or better tailor your proposal to the
original idea of the grant maker |
