Grant Writing

Writing Grants: an Overview
This guide, developed at the University of Massachusetts, will give you the information you need to get started writing grants, including information on finding foundations, what foundations are looking for, getting started with grant seeking, the basic components of a proposal, approvals and budgeting, guidelines for a letter of inquiry, and a contact list of UMass professionals who can be of assistance.

MDAR Agricultural Grant Writing Assistance List
This page, compiled by the MA Department of Agricultural Resources, contains a list of individuals or organizations capable of assisting potential grant applicants with grant writing, grant-related research, and project management if needed, as well as a video tutorial with tips for applying to grants.

How to Apply for SARE Grants
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program offers a number of tips and guidelines for writing grant proposals and applying for SARE grants, but much of this information is generally applicable as well.