This handbook has been prepared to assist faculty and staff members interested in proposal development. Tips on writing the proposal, completing the application package, and preparing the budgets are included. It provides the tools to use in thinking through the proposal development process and offers practical guidelines for structuring and submitting a proposal, from start to finish. This handbook presents a structured approach to minimize potential
problems associated with grant proposal submission and award management. Also included in this handbook are a listing of the various budgetary rates, DUNS number and other pertinent numbers, and basic steps in preparing the proposal.