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Week
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TOPIC |
DATE |
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1
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May 15 |
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2
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The
concept paper |
May 22 |
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3
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The
review and selection process; how to use the request for proposals |
May 29 |
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4
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Statement
of need or justification; Goals, objectives and outcomes |
June 5 |
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5
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Plan
of work, narrative or project description |
June 12 |
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6
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Evaluation
plan, plans for continuation |
June 19 |
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Classes Suspended - Summer Break |
June 26 |
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7
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Institutional
Capability & Management Plan |
July 3 |
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8
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Project
summary, proposal format & presentation |
July 10 |
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9
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The
Budget |
July 17 |
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10
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July 24 |
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11
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July 31 |
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12
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Grant
administration (guest speaker) & course evaluation |
Aug. 7 |
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Key Resources UF's Sponsored Programs. This office processes all grant applications made by anyone working for the University of Florida, including graduate students. This site provides excellent information about all aspects of grant management, including the many legal issues involved in seeking and accepting donor funding. UF/IFAS Sponsored Programs. IFAS has its own office of sponsored programs, as do some other units in UF, such as the Medical Center. The IFAS Sponsored Programs Site includes many helpful links. Click on Funding Sources & Search Engines for some excellent links to both public and private donors. US Government Grants. This is the centralized site for all federal grant programs in the United States. Use this site to search by agency or topic for potential funding sources. Also note that everyone who submits a grant to the federal government (with a few exceptions) must now do so electronically through this web site. The Grantsmanship Center provides links to several tables by state, including, for example, the top 40 foundations giving grants in Florida. Michigan State University Grants Website. Visit this site frequently during this course. It is a good resource, especially for looking for funds available through private foundations. |
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Examples of Proposals, Review Criteria and Such RFP/Guidelines for Grad Student Proposal Examples of Proposals for Outreach Projects - Pudue University More Samples of Proposals - Deborah Kluge, a professional proposal writer |