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Slides 1-2: Hi there, I’m Abe Schreier.
Slide 3: A graduate assistant at Ball State University’s Sponsored Projects Administration.
Slide 4: The Sponsored Projects Administration aims to support the university’s mission by assisting Ball
State personnel, in their quest to obtain external funding for various projects such as research,
scholarship, creative activity and educational outreach
Slide 5-6: A crucial part of this process consists of writing a grant proposal.
Slide 7-8: While creating a successful proposal includes several components……strong, competitive
proposals include:
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a narrative
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budget development
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and supporting documentation
Slide 9: Let’s take a closer look at the narrative……
Slide 10: This central component of the proposal should discuss the reasons why the project should be
funded
The narrative typically includes:
 an introduction that establishes credibility
 a needs or problem statement that provides evidence as to why the sponsor should fund the
project
 AND a description of goals & objectives. This should not be confused with stating the method but rather - should include a list of outcomes, end products, and deliverables of the project.
Slide 11: The next section to explore further is budget……..
Slide 12: The grant budget is your best estimate of what it will take to carry out your project and can
lend just as much credibility to your proposal as the narrative
Slide 13: A well prepared budget should be a clear and detailed presentation of your project that
connects requested items back to your goals and objectives
Slide 14: The final component to discuss is supportive documentation……..
Slide 15-18: Providing supportive documentation can help solidify collaborations and ensure that all
involved parties are in agreement of their roles and responsibilities
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Slide 19: Supporting documentation of a grant proposal can be many things, including:
 a bibliography
 support letters
 financial documents
 and articles documenting prior success and partnerships
Slide 20-21: Now I know this may initially sound like a very intimidating task for one person to complete
however, our office consists of extremely helpful personnel that are here to assist.
Slide 22: You will be paired with a Proposal Manager who has experience in your specific field of study
and who will be your point of contact to help guide you step by step through the funding process.
Slide 23: Well, I hope you have learned some useful information that will assist you in developing your
project ideas while utilizing the services provided here at the Sponsored Programs Office.
Slide 24: Additional information about our office can be found on our website at www dot cms dot bsu
dot edu slash about slash administrativeoffices slash sponsored dash projects dash administration. Also
be sure to check out the SPA Newsletter Blog (Slide 25) and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter to
stay updated about office news and events.
Slide 26: Until next time, Happy Grant-Writing!
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INTRODUCTION
Writing a winning grant proposal involves coordinating several activities, including planning, searching
for data and resources, writing and packaging a complete proposal, submitting the proposal to a funder,
and follow-up. (PROPOSAL COMPONENTS PAGE)
Proposal Components include (but not limited to):
* Narrative, Budget, Supporting Documentation
The narrative is the central component of the proposal. The narrative is the section for making the case
as to why the proposal should be supported. A narrative can be broken down into the following:
* Introduction, Needs/Problem Statement, Goals & Objectives, Significance, Methods, Evaluation,
dissemination and sustainability
* More simply, a narrative answers these questions:
 Who are we, and how do we qualify to meet this need?
 What do we want?
 How does this funding request relate to the funder's purpose, objectives, and priorities?
 What concern will be addressed and why it is important?
 Who will benefit and how?
 What specific objectives can be accomplished and how?
 How will results be measured?
 What are plans for continuation beyond project funding?
(NARRATIVE PAGE)
The grant budget is your best estimate of what it will take to carry out your project. Ranging from
thousands of dollars to millions of dollars, a well-prepared budget is a clear and detailed presentation of
your project and connects requested items back to your goals and objectives. As such, the budget can
lend just as much credibility to your proposal as the narrative. Common line items include personnel
cost, fringe benefits, travel, supplies, equipment, and indirect costs.
After you've identified a proposal opportunity and its budget limitations, you're ready to begin working
on your budget. For more information, visit the Budget FAQ. For detailed information about how to
create your budget, contact your Proposal Manager. (BUDGET PAGE)
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Supporting documentation of a grant proposal can be many things, including:
 Bibliography
 Letters of support
 Articles documenting your success and/or partnerships
 Financial documentation (reports, audits, tax exemption letters)
 List of key personnel on your project or in your organization
 Curriculum Vitae of PIs and/or Co-PIs
 Any related reports and/or data not otherwise included in the package
 Any charts and/or graphs
 Job descriptions
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