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Grant-Writing

Grant-Writing. HSC 489. A Grant Proposal. Defines a problem The specific community Incidence/prevalence of the problem Influencing factors Proposes a solution Method, timeline, and cost details Expected outcomes/benefits How you will measure success. Your organization…

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Grant-Writing

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  1. Grant-Writing HSC 489

  2. A Grant Proposal... • Defines a problem • The specific community • Incidence/prevalence of the problem • Influencing factors • Proposes a solution • Method, timeline, and cost details • Expected outcomes/benefits • How you will measure success

  3. Your organization… Knows your population Is established Has a mission Can deliver Your plan… Is organized & methodical Has measurable, attainable objectives Uses sound methods Monitors funds Evaluates process, impact, and outcomes Proposal Selling Points It must demonstrate that...

  4. Steps • Planning • Look for appropriate funding http://www.grants.gov/ • Decide who is going to write it • What type of clearances are needed • Get application • Need “letter of interest” • Who is contact person & commitment letters • Know review process • Answer all completely • SPELL CHECK • Submit on time • Stay in contact with grantor

  5. Typical Grant Content • Cover Letter • Executive Summary • Statement of Need - demographics • Project Description • Budget • Organization Information • Conclusion • Appendix: References & Materials

  6. Statement of Need • Literature review • Focus: Broad to local • Summarize with specifically stated need

  7. Project Description Overview • Goals and Objectives • Methods • Staffing/Administration • Evaluation • Sustainability

  8. Methods • Program description • general scope • component descriptions (not materials) • Implementation plan • Time line/Gantt chart • activity dates/durations • marketing & evaluation dates • Marketing plan • Justification

  9. Staffing/Administration • List personnel (include volunteers) • Describe responsibilities of each • Explain how project will be administered (advisory boards? coalitions? partnerships with other agencies/organizations?)

  10. Evaluation Plan • Three Categories: • Process Evaluation • Impact Evaluation • Outcome Evaluation • In each explain • What you’ll measure • How you’ll measure it • Who will measure it • When (refer reader to time line/Gantt chart) • “Why” - How info will be used

  11. Program Sustainability • Project’s capacity-building aspects • How project can become self-sufficient at end of funding period

  12. Budget • Narrative Descriptions • personnel - titles/responsibilities , refer to staffing/admin section • equipment/supplies - intended use • Detailed Budget Table • Personnel, equipment/facilities, consumable supplies • Requested and donated columns

  13. Organization Information • Organizational mission & history with community • Scope of services/activities • Demonstrate • experience! • community acceptance/trust • Describe capacity to deliver

  14. Conclusion • Summarize proposal’s main points (similar to executive summary but more general & brief) • Emphasize potential outcomes

  15. OTL • Print out a “grant application” for funding that would address physical activity

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