The quality of your grant proposal/application depends entirely upon the quality of the program you have created or will create. An effective program has three major elements: 1) an identified, real need 2) goals, objectives, strategies, and activities that are directly connected to that need; and 3) an evaluation plan that assesses whether the project achieved its objectives and whether the project activities were implemented effectively. All elements must fit together to create a total program.
The following tools, templates, and samples are helpful when developing a comprehensive, cohesive program and proposal.
Program Planning Tools and Templates
Tools and Templates for developing a proposed program and proposal.
Logic Model Templates
Provides guides to creating logic models for developing performance measures.
Timeline Templates
Samples and templates for creating timelines for proposed projects.
Grant Program Evaluation
Resources and Templates on program effective evaluation development.
Budget Development Tools and Templates
Templates, guides, and samples for developing budgets.
Sample Documents and Templates for Proposal Writing
Sample documents such as letters of support, abstracts, and memoranda of understanding.
Additional Resources
- Unfunded Application? Now What? (PDF, 415kb - 10/4/19)
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library - This US Department of Education's website provides ready access to a rich variety of information immediately-without a FOIA request. Read funded applications here.
- Best Evidence Encyclopedia - provides summaries of scientific reviews produced by many authors and organizations, as well as links to the full texts of each review.
- What Works Clearinghouse - identifies studies that provide credible and reliable evidence of the effectiveness of a given practice, program, or policy, and disseminates summary information and free reports.
