Future of the Project

Most proposals need to indicate how the project will continue to be funded after grant funds have been used. If possible, it is advisable to get commitments to future funding in writing; these documents may be included in the appendix to support the proposal.

Some funding organizations request that grant proposals include discussion of dissemination. In other words, how will you inform others about the project and its outcomes, or how will they help others use results. Hall (147) lists several dissemination activities:

	Hosting conferences or seminars for people who are interested in the project or its results.
	Presenting project results at a national conference.
	Establishing an informative newsletter to be distributed to interested parties, or creating a pamphlet reporting results.
	Press conferences, press releases, or briefings for key officials or policy makers who are interested in or affected by the project.
	Producing books, pamphlets, videotapes, television programs about the project.