This course provides an in-depth guide to crafting compelling research grant proposals and telescope time applications in space science. Participants will learn essential strategies for identifying funding opportunities, structuring proposals, and aligning research objectives with grantor priorities. The course will also cover best practices for articulating scientific goals, justifying resource requirements, and meeting technical specifications for telescope usage. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the skills to secure funding and access observational facilities to advance their research endeavors.