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Proposal Writing Tips for an NNLM PNR Funding Opportunity


Letter of Intent (LOI) Guidelines

  1. Your LOI should be a brief, yet effective one-page letter that summarizes your full proposal. 
  2. Address your LOI to “NNLM PNR” and email it to nnlm@uw.edu  
  3. Include the name of your library/organization. State the grant you are applying for, e.g. NNLM All of Us Community Outreach Award, and the approximate amount of money you are requesting.
  4. Provide a short description of the project and how it fits NNLM’s purpose for the award. Include the population to be served and any relevant statistics. Include major activities along with the names and titles of key project staff members.

Think of the letter of intent as a concept paper, not an absolute. Happy writing and please let NNLM PNR staff know if you have any additional questions: nnlm@uw.edu


Video Series: The Application Process

Video #1 – Purpose of the NNLM PNR Funding Program & PNR Funding Opportunities

  • Video Series Agenda (0:23)
  • Video #1 Agenda (1:06)
  • Purpose of the NNLM PNR Funding Program (1:27)
  • PNR Funding Opportunities (2:39)
  • Who Can Apply (2:58)
  • PNR Support for Applications (3:24)
  • References (3:51)

Video #2 – 9 Common Mistakes in Proposal Writing

  • Video #2 Agenda (0:34)
  • 9 Common Mistakes in Proposal Writing (0:43)
  • References (2:37)

Video #3 – Pre-Application Thoughts & Consideration

  • Video #3 Agenda (0:32)
  • Before You Start to Write Your Proposal (0:50)
  • Think of Your Audience – The Reviewers (1:49)
  • Before You Apply (2:12)
  • References (3:39)

Video #4 – Writing the Proposal: Proposal Required Submissions

  • Video #4 Agenda (0:33)
  • Required Proposal Submissions and Required Attachments (0:46)
  • Required Proposal Submission: Cover Sheet (2:20)
  • References (3:05)

Note: If you are applying to an award that uses the new online application form, please watch this tutorial on using the NNLM Online Applications System.

Video #5 – Writing the Proposal: Project Information and Plan (12 sections)

  • Video #5 Agenda (0:35)
  • Project Info & Plan – Project Title, Proposed Start and End Date, and Summary Statement (1:01)
  • Project Info & Plan – Target Audience and Need (1:28)
  • Project Info & Plan – Hope for Outcomes (2:04)
  • Project Info & Plan – Project Objectives (2:45)
  • Project Info & Plan – Implementation Plan (3:14)
  • Project Info & Plan – Evaluation Plan (3:57)
  • Project Info & Plan – Sustainability (4:40)
  • Project Info & Plan – Personnel (5:02)
  • Project Info & Plan – Project Partners (5:42)
  • Project Info & Plan – Budget (6:14)
  • References (7:01)

Video #6 – Writing the Proposal: Required Attachments and Final Steps

  • Video #6 Agenda (0:32)
  • Required Attachments (0:44)
  • Final Steps (1:57)
  • References (2:36)

Video #7 – Application Review Process

  • Video #7 Agenda (0:31)
  • The Proposal Review Process (0:43)
  • How Application/Proposal Scoring Works (1:46)
  • References (3:26)

Video #8 – Post-Application Scenarios

  • Video #8 Agenda (0:32)
  • If You Don’t Get Funded (0:47)
  • If You Do Get Funded (1:24)
  • Awardee Reporting (2:05)
  • Awardee Payment (3:12)
  • References (3:29)

Incorporating an All of Us Aspect into Your Proposal

NNLM PNR All of Us Research Program Funding Opportunities (30:19)
https://nnlm.gov/pnr/funding/proposal-writing-toolkit
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