A proposal to solicit a philanthropic foundation or government agency is usually done in response to a request for proposals (rfp) or to match the priorities identified on their web site. For this assignment, you are to prepare a research, program, or service proposal to a real potential organization. Explain and example organizations that have funded university service to students include Greater Texas Foundation, federal Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, Gear UP, or NASPA. Ford and Spencer Foundations fund doctoral research for example. The proposal should follow the organization, format recommended in the RFP or on their web site. Sometimes it is harder to tell your story in 2 pages than 40.
