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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 with the entire process from start to finish.

Finding Funding Opportunities