Data Management Plan Tool

Several institutions, led by the University of California Curation Center, have developed a web-based Data Management Plan tool to assist investigators in the development of data management plans required by federal agencies. This website also provides sample plans for applicants to review prior to the development of their own plans.

Digest of Programs and Activities Reviewed by the State of Wisconsin Under Executive Order 12372

This website contains the list of domestic assistance programs administered by federal agencies that are subject to Executive Order 12372 and selected by the State of Wisconsin for review. It is mandatory that notices of direct federal action and applications for assistance under the programs listed herein be submitted for review under the terms of the Executive Order.

Federal Funds Express

List of federal sites provided by the U.S. House of Representatives providing links to federal resources for researching grants, procurement, and other grants-related information.

Federal Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics [STEM] Education Portfolio

The Office of Science and Technology Policy released a comprehensive listing of STEM education investments of Federal agencies.  This document includes a strategic plan to advance the state of American STEM education, as well as related data. 

National Center for Education Statistics [NCES] -  Forum of Education Statistics

This resource, provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, provides tables, publications, and reports of data collected from early childhood through postsecondary education. Additionally, data tools are available that allow users to search for schools, universities, and public libraries.

National Center for Education Statistics [NCES] - State Education Reforms (SER)

The State Education Reforms webpage compiles and disseminates data primarily collected by organizations other than the NCES on state-level education reforms.

National Science Foundation [NSF] Division of Undergraduate Education Guide for Proposal Writing

This link provides information and assistance in preparing effective proposals for the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education.

National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education

Several staffers at the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education have developed a resource guide for those individuals seeking support of undergraduate or graduate education initiatives. This resource guide contains information about relevant NSF programs that fund undergraduate or graduate education initiatives, developing a proposal, an overview of the proposal review and award process, and other relevant NSF documents.

NIH Quick Guide for Grant Applications

This resource provides guidance in preparing proposals for the National Institutes of Health. The Guide details information on how to prepare the major sections of the PHS-398 form.

NIH R01 Grant Application Mentor

The NIH R01 Grant Application Mentor Manual is designed to aid National Institutes of Health R01 grant proposals. The guide contains valuable information related to the proposal development submission process and includes sample text from successful proposals.  Due to copyright restrictions, faculty and staff should contact Ron Fleischmann, Assistant Director (fleischr@uww.edu, 262-472-5212), to obtain a copy of this resource.

NSF Grant Proposal Guide [GPG]

The GPG provides guidance for the preparation and submission of proposals to NSF. It is important that all proposals conform to the instructions provided in the GPG. Conformance is required and will be strictly enforced unless a deviation has been approved.

Strategy for NIH Funding

The National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases has assembled a comprehensive resource for researchers seeking funding through the National Institutes of Health. This resource covers the entire grant submission process, including pre-proposal planning, project design, submission process, revisions and resubmissions, and awards.

U.S. Department of Education Discretionary Grants Process

This website provides a non-technical summary of the U.S. Department of Education's discretionary grants process and the laws and regulations that govern it.

Common Mistakes by Grant Applicants

The Chronicle of Philanthropy interviewed foundation staff at this year’s annual meeting of the Council on Foundations in Philadelphia. Even organizations hand-picked to compete for a grant can fall victim to those mistakes, says one foundation staff member.

Corporate Giving Programs in Wisconsin

The Grantsmanship Center provides grant writers with a link to corporate giving programs in Wisconsin.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting [CPB]: Basic Elements of Grant Writing

This guide provides an overview of the basic elements of grant writing. It offers guideposts to help you through each stage of the process.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research [ICPSR] Guidelines for Effective Data Management Plans

Many federal funding agencies, including NIH and most recently NSF, are requiring that grant applications contain data management plans for projects involving data collection. To support researchers in meeting this requirement, ICPSR is providing guidance on creating such plans.

Kids Count

This resource provides child-related reports and raw data from the most recent census. Available data include multiple characteristics and can be sorted by geographic regions.

National Association of Counties

The National Association of Counties provides publications, conference and grant opportunities, current issues, and other information representing common interests among the United States' county governments.

Social Science Research Council [SSRC] The Art of Writing Proposals

SSRC provides concrete advice on writing to the unspoken customs, norms, and needs that govern the grant review process. The authors also provide insights into the art and craft of proposal writing.

This website provides links to various proposal development tools, helpful agencies and resources, and other useful sites.

University of Michigan: Proposal Writer's Guide

This Guide provides guidance for faculty and staff with little or no experience in preparing proposals for sponsored activities. Details information on the main sections of a proposal, inquiries to private foundations, dealing with short deadlines, and why proposals are rejected.

U.S. State and Local Gateway

Official directory of State of Wisconsin state, county, and city websites.