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• Work with your departmental contact or Administrator to get a timeline

• Start the process early to allow collaborators and relevant materials to be gathered

• Contact the relevant granting agency contact, sometimes referred to as the Program Officer with any questions about the funding mechanism; they want to help

• Find colleagues who have served on review boards or have received funding from the agency. They can assist you with determining some of the key elements reviewers seek

• Discovering the median level of funding for the agency will allow you to create a budget that falls within the threshold

• Find collaborators that enhance your idea by adding expertise to a specific area

• Involve others in planning, including staff, community members and other organizations

• Involve the community and treat them with respect. Encourage collaboration.

• Differentiate yourself by capitalizing on the infrastructure of Johns Hopkins University. Describe how JHU is different from other organizations and is best to accomplish the aims of your proposal.

• Stay up to date on relevant research and best practices in your area and organization

• Most first-time grant proposals are rejected. Don’t take it personally.

• View funding organizations as partners and advocates.

https://ctei.jhu.edu/programs-and-services/grant-writing

Art of Grantsmanship

The best contacts are within your department. Your faculty mentor, department administrator or grants manager can assist.

Finding Funding Opportunities