Writing the grant proposal.

This article provides AANA members who are interested in seeking external funding with information that will assist them in writing a grant application. Avenues of initial contact with the funding agency are discussed, as are suggestions for drafting the appointment letter and the letter of inquiry. The development of a narrative for a grant application depends on the guidelines set forth by the funding agency and varies from agency to agency. A list of information that might be included in a narrative is provided.