F.A.Q.
How DO I apply?
First, Download the RFP.
This document provides background on the PMI program, criteria for
funding, and information about the application and selection process.
Look over the application page at the CPB website. You’ll see that the application is simple: a three page narrative, a summary budget, a timetable and a shorty set of questions about how your proposal relates to PMI criteria.
Then, If you have questions or want to talk over your proposal, contact the project directors at publicmediainnovation[at]gmail.com.
How Should I Write a Proposal?
Here are some proposal writing resources that we found that could help you improve the quality of your application:
- The Foundation Center: Proposal Writing Short Course
- Georgia Perimeter College: Proposal Writing: Stages and Strategies with Examples
- Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service: Grant Proposal Development
- Rochester Institute of Technology: Writing a Successful Proposal.
- CPB Staff suggestions for writing a strong proposal.
Where Can I Get Support?
We will provide feedback on your ideas. Contact the project staff to schedule a phone consultation. We won’t promise you a grant, but we can help you shape your plans and application.
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