After you have chosen some specific grants to apply for, your next step should be to thoroughly review all the necessary guidelines. The major point to remember here is to be sure you FOLLOW DIRECTIONS EXACTLY. Here are some other sites with tips on how to write successful grants.
Developing and Writing Federal Grant Proposals
Some good tips on writing successful Federal Government grants. Contrary to popular belief, they are not scored by weight.
EconData.Net
Over 800 links to socioeconomic data sources, arranged by subject and provider, pointers to the Web's premiere data collections and a list of the ten best sites for finding regional economic data.
Foundation Center -- A Proposal Writing Short Course
A good overview of how your foundation grant proposals should be put together.
Grantwriters.com
Sections on this site include: "free information about what's hot and new in the grant writing world; the bookstore--your source for the best in grant writing materials including books, guides and diskettes loaded with sample documents; training including open workshops, on-site programs, university courses and web-based instruction; plus services from generating the first idea to submitting a winning grant proposal."
Independent Sector
What is your volunteer time worth? This site provides information on the dollar value associated with volunteer time across the nation and for each state.
Montana State and County Fliers
Profiles available for selected counties providing information on largest private employers, employment by industry, employment and unemployment statistics, population, per capita income, local information resources, etc. from Montana's Research and Analysis Bureau.
Montana Department of Commerce Census and Economic Information Center
The official source for Montana census data, including statistical tables and maps.
MSU Billings Grants Development Office
Serves the campus community by providing information about grant resources and opportunities, assisting in the preparation of proposals, locating data and institutional information, assisting in the preparation of forms and attachments, assisting in routing proposals for approval, filing all proposals and keeping a log of grants funded.
SAMHSA Web: Office of Applied Studies
Statistics and research on drug and substance abuse, mental health and other related information from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Sample Successful Proposals
Examples of private and public request for proposals (RFP) with corresponding grant proposals provided by non-profit guides.org.
US Census Bureau
Lots of great statistical information and maps from national census figures. Use the American FactFinder to find population, housing, economic and geographic data. Can even create thematic maps to illustrate your information. State & County QuickFacts is also a very useful tool for quickly locating information specific to your geographic area.
US Department of Labor
Find important labor and workforce demographics and statistics using their Bureau of Labor Statistics site.
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
Guidance on writing a grant proposal from the Minnesota Council on Foundations.
November Learning: Grant Writing Resources
For Teachers, Elementary and Secondary Schools, Higher Education Institutions, and Students. Free Downloadable booklet on Writing Winning Grants and Grants: Beyond the Money.
