This Web site provides instructions for submitting funding proposals to the Equal Opportunity Planning Committee (EOPC) for diversity initiatives at Penn State. Only Penn State faculty and staff may submit EOPC proposals.

Although this Web site attempts to provide clear and explicit instructions for writing proposals, the proposal process involves some complex and detailed procedures. Most proposal writers need some assistance in understanding the process, and EOPC strongly recommends that proposal writers attend the EOPC proposal writing workshop, which is held each fall, to optimize their chances of writing good proposals. Also, EOPC encourages all proposal writers to contact Mike Blanco, staff support for EOPC, if they have any questions about the process or would like input on any portion of a proposal before it is submitted.

2008-09 EOPC Proposal Writing Workshop
EOPC will conduct a proposal writing workshop on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at the Foster Auditorium of the Pattee Library, from 1:15-3:15 p.m. This workshop will also be available via Media Site Live and will be recorded so that it can be accessed after the workshop.

EOPC Funded Programs for 2008-09

Alternative Proposal Process
In response to input from EOPC proposal writers, EOPC has developed an alternative proposal process to help simplify proposals and program evaluations. For programs that occur during the current funding cycle, EOPC will accept proposals that use the traditional or alternative process. If you prefer to use the traditional process, proceed to the "EOPC Web Proposal Materials" section near the bottom of this page and follow the process outlined there. If you choose to use the alternative process, please click on the link immediately below:

Instructions for using the alternative proposal process.

Proposal Writing Tips
The most competitive EOPC proposals are those that demonstrate incisive thinking, careful planning, and excellent program administration. Excellent ideas and programs may not be funded if proposal writers do not effectively communicate their goals, objectives, approaches, and outcomes to EOPC. Below are tips for writing good EOPC proposals and evaluations. Implementing the following points will make your proposal more competitive. Before you develop an EOPC proposal, please read through these tips.

EOPC Listserve
EOPC has developed a listserve for those individuals who are interested in receiving updates on EOPC activities (i.e., proposal deadlines, updates on funded programs, training schedules, etc.). If you are interested in being on this listserve, please contact Mike Blanco.

EOPC Web Proposal Materials
Only use the Web materials found in the directory section or in the navigation bar at the top of this page to submit EOPC proposals. Materials used to submit proposals from previous years may not be accepted.

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