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How to Write a Grant Proposal

Grant Proposals to The Duke Endowment

The Endowment's four grantmaking divisions each have their own guidelines, proposal forms, application forms, and deadlines.


General Tips on Writing Grant Proposals

A number of agencies and organizations have complied useful advice and helpful hints for writing effective grant proposals. Some of the most useful:

Center for Nonprofit Management, www.cnm.org. Nonprofit organization committed to helping nonprofits enhance their results by providing education, consulting, research, performance evaluation, and recognition.

The Foundation Center, www.fdncenter.org. Good overall site for locating information about funders, proposal writing, books and CDs to assist nonprofit organizations.

N.C. Center for Nonprofits, www.ncnonprofits.org. This membership orrganization provides professional assistance, consulting, and statewide conferences. Useful information specific to writing proposals can be found at www.ncnonprofits.org.

Nonprofit Guides, www.npguides.org. Provides sample proposals, proposal cover letter, letter of inquiry, and budget format.