This paper, intended for teachers and administrators of K-12 and two-year college vocational education programs, provides instructions for writing grant proposals. Taking the reader through the proposal from start to finish, it outlines the contents and requirements in a grant proposal. Topics covered include the grant project, layout, contents of…

Designed to assist persons charged with the preparation of planning proposals that meet the requirements of the program of federal assistance to vocational education, this booklet reviews several types of planning strategies. After introductory comments, the booklet lists several steps that all planners should incorporate into their strategy: (1)…

This guide's introduction, three sections, and two appendices elaborate on each of these steps it recommends when applying for funds to purchase educational equipment: (1) assess program needs and write a justification for the support sought; (2) review and select the funding sources that are the most appropriate; (3) develop and submit a…

This publication reports the development of the vocational-technical resource consortia in Ohio and identifies the operational procedures associated with successful programs. Five exemplary consortia were studied in some depth; however, data were obtained from all of the 23 consortia in the state. The research indicates that the consortium is an…