Developing a Proposal

Here are the important steps:

1. Identify the project

Specify the purpose, priorities, and goals of the project
Develop a budget for the project
Obtain approval from your department chairperson and Dean of your college
Consider involving internal collaborators and external partners

2. Research funding sources

Meet with the OGSP to discuss potential sources of funding and FSU's history with potential funders
Discuss with colleagues their previous partnerships with specific funders and/or possible connections to a funder

3. Work with the OGSP to contact the sources of funding, if appropriate

Discuss the proposal guidelines and requirements
Discuss giving interests

4. Draft the grant application

Develop a time frame for writing and submitting the application
Edit and refine the narrative
Complete a budget for the project. NOTE: The Business Office needs at least two weeks before the deadline to review and vet grant budgets
Develop and identify attachments, such as financial forms
Create job descriptions for any grant-funded positions for Human Resources Department approval at least one month prior to submission NOTE: If your proposal includes discretionary course release time, you will need prior approval from the Provost. Discretionary Alternative Professional Responsibilities (APR) requests are not guaranteed.

5. Proposal submission

Give all grant documents to OGSP for proofreading and determining who will submit the application

Framingham State University Resources
OGSP can provide you with organizational information about FSU's history, mission and demographics, so start with us about your proposal's data needs. The following sources can be used to help make your grant development a success.

Office of Institutional Effectiveness - The Office of Institutional Effectiveness can provide data regarding Framingham State's activities, enrollment, and faculty.

Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs

Developing a Proposal