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In addition, we have compiled some tools to further assist you in developing a successful grant proposal.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/Grant-lifecycle-2019.docx\">Grant Lifecycle<\/a><br \/>\nA flow chart of activities for moving your project from idea to implementation to completion<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/Preliminary20Project20Profile20Tool.docx\">Project Profile Tool<\/a><br \/>\nDeveloping your idea and finding funding<\/p>\n<h3>Proposal Checklists<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/Basic20Proposal20Development20Checklist-1.pdf\">General Proposal Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/NSF_Proposal_Checklist_2019.docx.pdf\">NSF Proposal Preparation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/NEH-Fellowship-Proposal-Preparation-Checklist-Fall-2019.docx.pdf\">NEH Fellowship Proposal Preparation Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/support-mac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/239\/FAQs20for20NSF20Reports-1.pdf\">FAQs for NSF Reports<\/a><br \/>\nFrequently asked questions on reporting requirements for your National Science Foundation grant<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/publications\/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=papp\">Significant Changes and Clarifications to NSF Proposal &amp; Award Policies and Procedures<\/a><br \/>\nHere is a summary of changes and clarifications that have been made throughout the most recent version of the NSF-PAPPG guidance document.<\/p>\n<h3>Data Management Plan<\/h3>\n<p>A Data Management Plan (DMP) is a document outlining plans to manage data during and after a research project including how the data will be organized, maintained and shared. 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