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GRANT WRITING TUTORIALS*

“EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Grant Writing Tutorial www.epa.gov/seahome/grants/src/title.htm
This concise and jargon-free primer provides a rare opportunity to learn the "how to’s" of proposal writing for government, rather than private, grant opportunities. Although aimed at projects in environmental fields, the practical information and suggestions provided are applicable to any source of federal or state funding.

The Foundation Center’s Proposal Writing Short Course
www.fdncenter.org/onlib/shortcourse/prop1.html
An overview of the grant proposal writing process, from data gathering, to "concepting", to actually writing all of the sections of a standard proposal for private foundations and most corporate grantmakers. Concise examples and tips are provided, as well as a short bibliography of more in-depth print publications.

Grantseeking 101 – from GrantScape (Aspen Publishers, Inc.)
www.grantscape.com/omaha/grants/services/101.html
A good source of information on grant opportunities, GrantScape also provides a good, self-paced tutorial for grant seekers. Following the general introduction, readers can choose to pursue any or all components, ranging from "Getting Personal" (on researching and cultivating potential donors) to "Preparing to Write" and more, culminating with "Dealing with Rejection."

Grantwriting Tutorial from the United Nations – Proposals for Funding: "How to Get Money Out of Donor Organizations"
www.scn.org/ip/cds/cmp/proposal.htm
With the need for grant funding increasing, the availability of an internationally focused primer on grant seeking and proposal writing is essential. This online manual avoids much of the jargon of private foundations, and broadens the approach to encompass charitable organizations from around the globe.

A Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing – by Jeremy T.
www.oryxpress.com/miner.htm
Miner and Lynn E. Miner – (OryxPress) – This on line primer is a comprehensive exploration of the grant seeking process, which includes insights into grant maker thinking and motivations, as well as tips on the entire process, from researching funders to submitting your proposal. Unlike many other tutorials on proposal writing, this one gives equal attention to the different needs of foundations, corporations, and government funders.

In Search Of Technology Treasures: An Online Grant Writing
www.wavelan.com/education/pdfs/grantwriting.pdf
A new Web site from Lucent Technologies offers a free online guidebook for education technology grantseekers. The 30-page guide in pdf format includes tips on project planning, grantmaker research and proposal development and submission. The Web site also gives ideas for integrating technology into the learning process.”

*QUOTED FROM: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS web site page: www.csc.cps.k12.il.us/grants/tutorial.htm