Proposal Abstract

The objective of this project is to learn what can be gained from the experience of successful grant writers. Successful grantsmanship is critical to the economy of the academic research institution. The results of the research will help the new grant writer in the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities to be able to identify the needs of the targeted funding agency or approach an agency with an unsolicited request. This project will develop a set of guidelines for the new grant writer to use in developing an idea that conforms to the larger overall goal of the funding agency. This proposal will look at successful versus unsuccessful proposal submissions, and attempt to understand how the project fits into the philosophy and mission of the agency or organization targeted. The importance of convincing the funding agency that a project is compelling and is a valuable project worth funding by the agency will be substantiated.