1. Developing Commonly Used Grant Information/Data Dona McKinney, Ph. D
Developing Commonly Used Grant Information/Data Dona McKinney, Ph.D. Office of Sponsored Research & Grants

2. Proposal Development Preparation
Window of Opportunity – Frequently federal programs are released 30 days prior to the deadline. In order to prepare a competitive application it is imperative to anticipate some commonly used information and data based on your area interest or need.
Institutional Introduction/ History
University Resources
Current Enrollment Data
Previous Institutional Experience
Individual Qualifications

3. Institutional Introduction/ History
Office of Sponsored Programs Website under Proposal Development
Brief History/Introduction
Detailed Lincoln History
Add information specific to your discipline or proposed project
i.e., if your proposal is to increase the number of students who seek degrees in advance widget making, you might include information regarding Lincoln University’s previous experiences in this area.

4. University Resources
Office of Sponsored Programs Website under Proposal Development
Campus Resources
Includes information on
Accreditations
Institutional Memberships
Physical Resources
Administrative Resources
Instructional Resources
Academic Support Resources

5. Current Enrollment Data
Office of Institutional Research & Assessment
Key Facts
Enrollment, retention and graduation rates and number of degrees awarded are among the most frequently requested data for Lincoln University. These data are easily accessible on the Key Facts page.
Quick Facts
LU Quick Fact Sheets provide a brief overview of student enrollment, credit hour generation, student FTE, financial data and popular academic programs by semester and by academic year.

6. Previous Institutional Experience
Create brief narratives highlighting previous LU experience in areas related to your project. They should help reinforce the institution’s competencies and experiences supporting our institutional capability to carry out the proposed project.

7. Individual Qualifications
Prepare information which highlights your knowledge, sills and abilities to undertake the proposed project. This should be brief and include elements related directly to the project.
If there is a group of people who will be involved in the project, statements of their qualifications should also be developed.