Developing a Competitive Grant Proposal

I developed a strong understanding of the grant writing process and effective grant budgeting. I practiced reading NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunities), writing project introductions and objective statements, and learned key “Dos and Don’ts” for developing competitive grant proposals across all federal agencies.

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Key Takeaways

• Reach out to grant directors.
  Find out if it’s a national or regional competition—it helps if the grant committee knows your name.

• Use NOAA data when applying to NOAA grants.
  Incorporating NOAA scientific data in your background section shows you understand their mission.

• Make sure your budget numbers match.
  Inconsistencies across the many budget forms are common. Double-checking your detailed numbers and organizing your budget well will help your proposal stand out.

and many more cool tips like this!