Grant Process
        Phases can overlap.
        Program Management must be aware of all 
           phases.
        Collaboration is key: no one can do it alone.
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           A Proposal Development Model
         Identify Your Strengths,             Identify A Project That Supports Your 
        Weaknesses, and Identity                     Core Mission/ Philosophy
                                  Develop The Project
     Assess Need for the Idea                                   Research the Idea
        Build Support and                                       Identify Alternate 
            Involvement                                            Approaches
                                       Prepare Project 
                                         Description
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          A Proposal Development Model
                                  Prepare Project 
                                    Description
     Research Potential       Select Funding Source         Identify Sponsor 
          Sponsors                                          That Match Your 
                                                                Mission
      Letters of Inquiry       Plan Proposal Writing          Mini Proposals
                                   Write Proposal
                                  Submit Proposal
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        Proposal Preparation
             What to Do Before You Start Writing
                           Plan, Plan, Plan
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        Proposal Preparation
        Identify Strengths, Weaknesses, & Identity
        Stick to your core mission, who you are, 
           and what you do. 
        Be honest.
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