Overview
University Libraries at Texas State University has a variety of resources that are useful for grant research and grant writing initiatives. The guide includes both print and online resources.
Faculty may also consult with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs for additional questions regarding funding opportunities. Key contacts at ORSP are the Director and Coordinator of Strategic Research Initiatives. They periodically present the workshop "Finding Funding with Pivot".
Any projects that may tie into gifts should consult with University Advancement. They have presented information related to gifts in their "Pursuing Funding from Foundations and Private Sources" workshop that is offered periodically. The workshop provides gift seekers with information on how to properly research foundations, obtain clearance to apply for gifts, involve college research coordinators, register for PropStart, request TRIP matches, monitor gifts, seek endowed gifts, and pursue other gift-related activities and procedures.
Books: Proposal Writing for Grants
Alkek Library offers many books on how to write effective grants proposals.
Grant Seeking in Higher EducationWritten for anyone in higher education who is responsible for submitting and running a grant-funded project, Grant Seeking in Higher Education offers a hands-on resource for developing and managing the grant process from start to finish. Step by step, the authors will help you to identify and sort through potential sponsors, tap into campus support that is already in place, and prepare to write a targeted grant proposal that can generate results. Once you have completed the research, the book outlines the keys to writing a winning proposal, including an effective proposal narrative, thorough budget, and readable proposal package. To give grant seekers an extra edge, the book contains a toolkit of tested materials. These proven tools--templates, examples, and cheat sheets--are designed to help you approach your project as a grants professional would. Grant Seeking in Higher Education also spotlights the need for academic leaders to create a campus-wide culture that fosters efficient and effective grant seeking. Praise for Grant Seeking in Higher Education
How to Write a Successful Research Grant ApplicationThe only book of its kind written by federal research investigators which provides technical assistance for researchers applying for bio-behavioral and psycho-social research funding and can give them an edge in this competitive environment. The book provides invaluable tips on all aspects of the art of grantsmanship, including: how to determine research opportunities and priorities, how to develop the different elements of an application, how to negotiate the electronic submission and review processes, and how to disseminate the findings. Charts, visual aids, an extensive real-world example of a research proposal with budget.
Creating Winning Grant ProposalsProviding clear-cut steps for producing each section of a competitive grant proposal, this hands-on book is filled with examples from actual RFPs and proposals, practical tools, and writing tips. Prominent educator and successful proposal writer Anne L. Rothstein shares a systematic process created over decades of experience in the field. She details how to: achieve group consensus around a project; identify likely funding sources; establish need; develop objectives; assemble a Master Project Table and other needed tables, figures, and charts; create an effective logic model; prepare an evaluation; put together a budget; tailor the proposal to meet the requirements of funders; and avoid common errors.
