Plain Talk 21: Practical Guidelines for Writing Proposals

Part of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Education Toolkit, this guide offers step-by-step suggestions for writing funding proposals. It may be helpful for communities or individuals preparing project proposals, especially those new to the process or looking for a refresher.

ACCESS THE GUIDE HERE

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Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC):

​Call for Proposals and Writing Pre-Proposals

This webinar provides the following:

• An overview of the FY2026 GLFC Call for Proposals, including the special topics being highlighted.
• Information on how to prepare a GLFC pre-proposal

Note: This webinar aired November 2024 for pre-proposals submitted January 2025. The information about how to write a pre-proposal remains relevant. 

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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP):

Proposal Writing

The webinar provides the following:

• a general overview of the FNECP program and valuable tips for developing strong research proposals
• presentations from former recipients of the FNECP program who share their challenges they faced throughout the execution of their projects.

Other examples of successful projects can be found here

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First Nations Environmental Contaminants Program (FNECP):

Developing a Research Proposal with meaningful Indigenous Engagement

The webinar provides the following:

• steps for developing a research proposal with meaningful Indigenous engagement and consultation
• outlines the principles and considerations throughout the research/engagement process, including OCAP principles, discusses Indigenous engagement protocols and agreements, and provides an overview of Indigenous Knowledge systems in research engagement.