Recommendations made for identifying viable Federal funding alternatives for schools include scanning and reviewing printed information with consistent regularity and taking advantage of human resources. Procurement procedures and considerations are suggested for the following areas: (1) need determination; (2) conceptualization/planning; (3) selection of potential funding sources; (4) organization of proposal preparation efforts; (5) drafting and review of proposal; and (6) submission of proposal. Appendices include examples of printed and human sources of information and an example of a transmittal letter. (EB)