Agency Proposal Toolkits
To assist in the development of external funding proposals, URA is pleased to offer the following information as a reference for the completion of selected agency proposal elements. Because each funding opportunity announcement has specific requirements and agency instructions often change, users should always check the specific instructions provided by the agency in the current solicitation, RFP, RFA, FOA, program announcement and/or grant proposal guide for any unique requirements or changes in format, and always follow the current instructions provided by the agency.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Proposal Toolkit
Provides an agency overview, explanation of funding basics, the application guide, application preparation and submission, specific proposal elements, application processes, samples, links to funding opportunities, and resources.
National Institutes of Health (NIH K Series) Training, Career Development & Fellowship Proposal Toolkit
Provides an overview of these career development programs with the application guide, application preparation and submission, specific proposal elements, application processes, samples, and resources.
Department of Energy (DOE) Proposal Toolkit
An agency overview, introduction to the application guide, application preparation and submission, specific proposal elements, application processes, samples, funding opportunities, and resources.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposal Toolkit
Introduction to the agency, the Proposal and Awards Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), application processes, preparation, and submission, examples, funding opportunities, and resources.
Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Proposal Toolkit
Introduction to OJP and the types of grants funded, link to funding opportunities, the application process, the proposal application guide, and resources for using the JustGrants system.
Department of Defense (DoD) Proposal Toolkit
An introduction to the agency, links the varied programs available, funding opportunities, application guides, policies and regulations, and resources.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Proposal Toolkit
Agency overview, funding opportunities, DAPR information, NASA Guidebook for Proposers, proposal application and submission guides, and resources.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Proposal Toolkit
An overview of the agencies, search for funding opportunities, the grants process, grant training, and other resources.
Small Business Association (SBA) Proposal Toolkit
Information abou the Small Business Grant Program, including research and development, management and technical assistance, community organization grants, and specifics regarding the SBIR/STTR Programs.
US Department of Education (ED) Proposal Toolkit
Information provided on types of funding offered, search for funding opportunities, applicant resources, and review processes.
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Proposal Toolkit
Information on the agency and programs available, funding opportunities and links to the research and research training programs, steps to apply for a grant, and IES resources.
Institute for Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) Proposal Toolkit
Overview of the agency, a detailed listing and links to grant programs offered, the application process, sample proposals, agency guidelines, and more.
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Proposal Toolkit
Find grant opportunities, virtual grant workshops, information for applicants and the peer review process.
proposalCENTRAL Non-Federal Agencies Toolkit
A description of proposalCENTRAL, sample of agencies using the system, instructions on how to register and use proposalCENTRAL, search for opportunities, create and submit an application, FAQs, and other resources.