Besides actually applying for a government grant, a good way to learn about what type of proposal will get funded is to see an example of one. The government offers copies of winning grant proposals without charge. This information is provided under the Freedom of Information Act. This article will offer steps for obtaining these documents.

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     Look up the Agency that is offering the type of grant that you are seeking. The best place to start is by logging on to the http://www.grants.gov web site. On this site, select the "Find Grant Opportunities" link on the top left side.

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