Tutorials & Workshops
Proposal Writing Short Course
Online, self-paced. Provided by the Foundation Center in English, French, Chinese, Portugese, Russian and Spanish
Writing Grants - CFDA General Information
These general guidelines are provided by the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) which provides descriptions for more than 2200 federal assistance programs.
Grantsmanship Training Program
Face to face, multi-day, fee-based training.
NU Office of Sponsored Research - Training
A range of resources to support proposal development and submission using both NU and granting agency systems. Additional training on topics including animal subjects, human subjects, research safety, and responsible conduct also available.
NU School of Professional Studies offers a course entitled, "Philanthropy and Non-Profit Fundraising".
Illinois Department of Human Services
One day grantsmanship and program development training events offered throughout the state of Illinois. IDHS also provides online training for grant writing.
Donor's Forum
Provides networking, advocacy and training related to philanthropy and non-profits in Illinois.
Grants.gov: Register, Find & Apply (webinar recording)
Judy Ceresa, Program Advisor, Grants.gov Program Management Office presents about grants,gov, the primary site for identifying and applying for federal government agencies.
Books on Writing Grant Proposals
A selection of recent, general titles. Search NUCat for discipline-specific grant writing guides using the subject terms listed below.
Developing a Winning Grant Proposal by Call Number: MAIN Core Reference (2 North) 658.15224 O71dPublication Date: 2013Check availability in NUSearch
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing (5th ed) by Call Number: Main Library Lower Level Room B249 (658.15224 G298fPublication Date: 2007Detailed instructions on preparing successful grant proposals. Interviews with grant makers across the nation provides insight into what makes a winning proposal.
Getting Science Grants by Call Number: MUDD Library 507.9 B628gPublication Date: 2003Check NUSearch for availability
Grant Application Writer's Handbook by Call Number: EBook - NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2005Addresses the key points in developing grant proposals in a hands-on, step-by-step method, with sample forms and tips for getting approved and funded.
Grant Writing by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North (HG177 .R35 2015 )Publication Date: 2015How to successfully navigate the grant writing process including understanding the language of grant writing, finding grants, preparing the proposal, completing the application, preparing budgets, organizing information and timelines, revising and editing the proposal, including the assessment and evaluation, and building meaningful relationships with program officers and colleagues.
Guide to Effective Grant Writing by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2012
How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyISBN: 9781441914545Publication Date: 2010Provides technical assistance for researchers applying for biobehavioral and psychosocial research funding.- How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2010
Successful Grant Writing by Call Number: EBook NU-affiliated users onlyPublication Date: 2008 (3rd edition)
Winning Grants Step by Step (4th edition) by Call Number: Main Library Core Reference - 2 North (Large HG177 .C374 2013)Publication Date: 2013Physical book AND ebook editions available.
Winning Strategies for Developing Proposals and Managing GrantsCall Number: MAIN Lower Level Large Items L 658.15224 W776Publication Date: 2007 3rd edition updated and expandedCheck availability in NUSearch
For Additional Titles Use These Subject Headings in NUSearch
- Federal aid to research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Fund raising -- United States -- handbooks, manuals etc.
- Proposal writing for grants
- Proposal writing in business
- Proposal writing in education
- Proposal writing in human services
- Proposal writing in medicine
- Proposal writing in research
- Proposal writing in the social sciences
- Research grants