Proposal-writing process

  This page and two others in the navigation area to the right will help you turn your idea into a proposal.

Ask key questions to test your idea

• Does this project further the mission of Goshen College?
• Do your colleagues understand and support this effort?
• Is it doable at Goshen? Who else may have to participate to make the project work?
• Do you have sufficient background, experience and publications to present an established track record of achievement to a funder?
• In discussion with your department chair and dean (or president's council supervisor), will you have enough time to conduct the project?
• If you are responding to an RFP (request for proposal) or program announcement, do you have adequate time available to research and write a successful proposal before the deadline?

Consult with the grants coordinator

• The faculty member should be the main writer for any proposal, but the grants coordinator can offer assistance. See a list of specific kinds of assistance on the grants and proposals home page.
• All proposals submitted to federal agencies must be submitted by the grants coordinator through grants.gov.