Proposal Development Checklist - Grants Development & Special Projects at Virginia Western

Start early, follow directions and all guidelines
Consult with program head, academic dean, and vice president about proposal idea
Meet with the Director of Grants and Special Projects
Develop a workplan and timelines with the Director of Grants and Special Projects
Write, edit and rewrite the proposal
Have someone else proofread proposal for errors
Keep program head, academic dean, vice president, and Grants Development and Special Projects office regularly informed of progress
Work with the Director of Grants Development and Special Projects in preparing the Grant Proposal Approval Form, getting signatures, and meeting deadlines for proposal submission prior to submitting the application
Construct a budget that conforms to agency and College guidelines
Write letters of support if appropriate or required
Consult with Human Resources if proposal requires personnel expenditures and fringe benefits or release time
Consult with IET if proposal requires computer or software expenditures
Consult with Facilities Management if proposal requires a need for physical space or building expenditures
Consult with Division Vice President and Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services if release time is required
Discuss issues of matching funds with Director of Grants Development and Special Projects
Finalize proposal and budget