Top ten secrets to writing award‐winning training proposals

Abstract

Purpose

This paper is crafted to provide practical, cost‐effective advice to those who are vying for competitive funds for training initiatives. The paper aims to cover ten strategies that have proven effective in securing funds.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on the author's 23 years experience as a successful writer of training proposals. Trade secrets are shared that have proven effective.

Findings

The findings are organized into ten categories of strategies the can easily be replicated to increase chances of securing competitive funds for training initiatives.

Originality/value

This paper is a valuable resource to anyone writing training proposals for competitive funds. The strategies are practical, cost effective, and easily implemented.

Citation

Barron, J. (2008), "Top ten secrets to writing award‐winning training proposals", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 40 No. 7, pp. 387-389. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197850810912261