This book is the first of two comprising the Guide to Proposal Writing and Project Management in Vocational Education that outlines processes involved in the writing and fundings of proposals. The second book is available separately (see note). Two of the four parts into which the guide is divided are found in each of the books. Part I, Planning a Proposal, is an overview which proceeds through each step in the development of a proposal and the implementation procedures of an awarded project. The section, Proposal Components, defines components and gives examples. The components are problem statement, review of literature, objectives, methodology, and budget. The section, Project Management, highlights implementation procedures so that a potential proposal writer/project director will be aware of steps involved in carrying out an awarded project. They are copyright clearance, project monitoring and evaluation, project amendment, final report, and product description. Part II, Preliminary Proposal, explains how to submit a preliminary proposal to the Division of Vocational Education. It also explains how to learn what funding opportunities are available and shows a sample preliminary proposal form. (YLB)