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Writing proposals

This section focuses on writing skills and how to develop and write effective research, funding and service development proposals.

If you want to find potential sources of funding, visit our funding library. 

How to be successful in gaining funds for projects that provide worthwhile social service (Michigan State University, 2007) (PDF, 158kb)
This article argues that the development of meaningful cooperative relationships with funding agencies, community organisations, and the people you are serving is a basis for the development of strong fundable initiatives. Through collaboration and participation at all levels long term change can be effected.

Jargon buster (Capital Coast District Healthboard)
This useful list of acronyms for the mental health sector is part of The Journey Forward - Capital and Coast District Health Board Mental Health and Addiction Plan.

Strategies for effective proposal writing (Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition, n.d.) (PDF, 734kb)
Comprehensive and easy to read guide to preparing and writing a proposal.

A guide to making ‘easy-read’ information (Office for Disability Issues)
A valuable resource for writers seeking to produce information that is easy to read and understand. This will help produce information that is accessible to a wider audience, particularly people with intellectual disability, older people and people with English as a second language.