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.
本文为有兴趣寻求外部资金的美国麻醉护士协会（AANA）会员提供信息，以帮助他们撰写资助申请。文中讨论了与资助机构初步联系的途径，以及起草预约信和咨询信的建议。资助申请说明的撰写取决于资助机构规定的指导方针，且因机构而异。本文还提供了一份说明中可能包含的信息清单。
