The Writing Process A grant proposal or application is a document or set of documents that is submitted to an organization with the explicit intent of securing funding for a research project. Before you begin writing your proposal, you need to clearly define the main goals of your project. This is an essential step in order to turn an interesting (or even brilliant) idea into a convincing/tangible project that will get funding from others. Please remember: Reviewers and organizations expect you to frame your ideas in a way that is understood by and compelling to both experts and the public. Thinking along these lines will make you a better scholar/ professional. Abstract ideas become more valuable when they can lead to relatable/ implementable applications