...Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Holly Regan HSM/270 June 8, 2014 Fedder Williams Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Grant proposals are a crucial element within a human service organization for new programs to find and request financial funding from grantors. These grants come from a variety of sources which are usually to fund a specific target population program within an allotted time frame. For an organization to receive funding they must write and submit a grant proposal. A grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan that is comprised of several different elements or components that include an abstract, table of contents, specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement, target population, approaches and methods, long and short-term goals, process/outcome and impact objectives, activity plans/scheduling (timeline), evaluation plan, agency capacity and project management, and a budget/budget justifications. The first step is to find an organization that shares the same mission with a published request for funding opportunities written by the grantor, also called an RFP (request for proposal) or RFA (request for application). Applicant agencies or organizations are given about six to eight weeks to respond to the RFP/RFA which details all major important information such as due dates, funding focus, eligibility, and the program type the grantor wishes to fund. Part one of the grant proposal is the table of contents. The table...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix A Final Project Overview and Timeline Final Project Overview Project Proposal Final Project Timeline You should budget your time wisely and work on your project throughout the course. As outlined below, some assignments in the course are designed to assist you in creating your final project. If you complete your course activities and use the feedback provided by the instructor, you will be on the right track to successfully complete your project. • Suggested in Week One: Decide on the website topic and theme for your project. You design the project plan for a 5- to 7-page website throughout the course. Once your topic and theme have been decided on, they may not be changed; thus, place considerable thought into this decision. Possibilities include developing a website plan for your favorite charitable organization, your professional portfolio, a small business in need of a web presence, or your choice. • Suggested in Week Two: CheckPoint: Website Plan, Part One Begin a professionally written website plan consistent with APA guidelines. This plan must include the following: • A title page • The site purpose: a short paragraph to describe the purpose of the website • The target audience: bulleted list of your target audience • A message: Create a slogan for the site. It must be 10 words or fewer, but must drive the site’s purpose to the audience. Write two to three sentences explaining how the slogan...
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...A grant proposal is a representation of a program plan. A plan indicates the approach the applicant will use to identify the needs or problems. A grant proposal has several major sections that outline the program plan: the abstract, table of contents, specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement, target population, approaches and methods, activity plans and scheduling (timeline), agency capacity and program management, budget and budget justification, evaluation plan, (Yuen/Terao, 2003). An abstract is a summary of the contents within the grant proposal. It consists of 45 lines, but one page is recommended. Contradictory to one another, the abstract is the shortest part of the proposal, but also the most important and most read. An abstract, to any piece of writing, is typically the go-to piece to read so there can be avoidance of reading something that may not be of interest to the reader. Better yet, it provides that first impression for anyone who reads it. The following are included in the contents of the abstract of a grant proposal: agency name and the type of organization it is, the purpose and objectives of the project, specific interventions for the project, target population such as race, demographic, age, gender, special needs, location and setting of the project, and the relevance of the proposal to the funding source (Yuen/Terao, 2003). Considering that the abstract is the most important piece as well as a summary for the proposal, it is...
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...Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Holly Regan HSM/270 June 8, 2014 Fedder Williams Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Grant proposals are a crucial element within a human service organization for new programs to find and request financial funding from grantors. These grants come from a variety of sources which are usually to fund a specific target population program within an allotted time frame. For an organization to receive funding they must write and submit a grant proposal. A grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan that is comprised of several different elements or components that include an abstract, table of contents, specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement, target population, approaches and methods, long and short-term goals, process/outcome and impact objectives, activity plans/scheduling (timeline), evaluation plan, agency capacity and project management, and a budget/budget justifications. The first step is to find an organization that shares the same mission with a published request for funding opportunities written by the grantor, also called an RFP (request for proposal) or RFA (request for application). Applicant agencies or organizations are given about six to eight weeks to respond to the RFP/RFA which details all major important information such as due dates, funding focus, eligibility, and the program type the grantor wishes to fund. Part one of the grant proposal is the table of contents. The table...
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...Re-Entry Project | for Middle Managers Class (MMC) Batch 3 Guidelines | The | CONTENTS | I. The Re-entry Project (ReP) | | A. The Nature of the Re-entry Project (ReP) | 3 | B. The Rationale behind the ReP Requirement | 3 | C. Characteristics of the ReP | 4 | II. Phases of Re-entry Project Execution | | Phase 1: Formulating the Proposal | 6 | Proposal Abstract | 6 | Chapter I: The Performance Gap | 7 | Chapter II: The Intervention | 8 | Endorsement of ReP Proposal by Institutional Partner | 9 | Phase 2: Designing the Plan | 10 | Chapter III: The Plan | 11 | Endorsement of ReP Plan by the Faculty Adviser | 11 | Powerpoint Presentation Version of Chapter III | 12 | Phase 3: Implementing the Plan | 12 | Progress Reports | 12 | Phase 4: Reporting the Results | 13 | Chapter IV: The Final Report | 14 | Endorsement of Report by the Faculty Adviser | 14 | Powerpoint Presentation Version of Chapter IV | 14 | Final ReP Document | 15 | III. Approval Procedure | | A. The ReP Proposal | 16 | B. The ReP Plan | 17 | C. The ReP Progress Reports | 19 | D. The ReP Final Report | 21 | IV. Terms of Reference for Panel Members | | A. Institutional Partner (IP) | 25 | B. Faculty Adviser (FA) |...
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...U.S.-Israel Science & Technology Foundation Tips on How to Write a Proposal In addition to the title page and budget forms, the USISTF only provides a general outline of the items to include in a proposal. Here are some tips to help you prepare a better proposal. Before you begin preparation of your proposal, carefully read the “Request for Proposals” (RFP) and “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) to clearly understand the issues to be addressed and the information you are required to submit. All proposals must include certain basic information. These basics include: Why are you doing this project? What will you be doing? How will you be doing it? Who will be doing it? Where will it be done? How long will it take? How much will it cost? The following generic proposal template is provided for guidance only. The USISTF does not require a specific format. Follow this format in organizing your thoughts for preparing your proposal. Executive Summary: Some people consider this the most important part of the proposal because it is the reviewer’s first impression. Even though it appears first, write it last because it is a summary of the proposal. The executive summary is a concise description of the project covering objectives, need, methodology, and dissemination plans. It should identify the expected outcomes of the project. An executive summary should be less than 750 words and fit on one page. Need: Well-documented description of the problem to be addressed and why it is important...
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...Uncertainty on Project Planning Process Project across most industries face huge uncertainty as regard to complex, ambiguous and dynamic environment (external environment) which can have impact on the project planning process. Similarly, projects are becoming larger and more ambiguous which make the execution and realisation of project complexity to be on the increase therefore increase our internal complexity. (Azim, 2010) established that project are increasingly being characterized as complex across most industries and sectors. (Vidal et al. 2011, p. 719) define project complexity as the property of a project which make it difficult to understand, foresee and keep under control, even when given reasonably complete information about the project system. Besner and Hobbs project (2012) established that size, complexity and together with risk (known unknown) and uncertainty (unknown unknown) are path of project characteristics to be considered in selection of project management toolsets to be adopted in their management approach. Each of the project classification approaches attempt to address interaction between complexity and uncertainty and the impact this interaction has on project planning process. The key principles for addressing complexity in the planning process. The complexity of project has always been there which make the need to execute and bring realisation of project complexity on the increase. Therefor the key principles of project complexity in the...
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...Project Details: Title: Give the title of your project (less than 200 characters). Short Title or Acronym: (max. 15 letters). Keywords: Identify the relevant keywords. Duration: Up to 12 months. Total cost: Estimated overall budget of the project. Funding: total amount requested from AASTMT up to 200,000 EGY pound. Research Theme: specify which theme under which this proposal lies. Proposal Summary: (max. one page) Summarise the main questions and/or approach and objectives; give a short description of the activities and expected results of the project, emphasising on the intellectual merit of the proposed research and the broader impacts resulting from the proposed. To help evaluate the proposal, LPI should state its goal(s) and explain its place within the LPI's work and the general field of research. In addition to explaining the importance of the idea, the LPI needs to provide data or information that demonstrates the potential for the success of the project. Finally, the LPI needs to explain how the plan will be implemented. Background (max. three pages) Outline the background of the proposed research, knowledge, or information that has led to the current project proposal, by assessing existing data or providing qualitative analysis. Discuss how the proposed research would address gaps in current knowledge in the relevant field. Questions and Objectives (Max. three pages) * Describes the project’s goal and how it advances knowledge and understanding...
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...Assignment: Due Week 5 This is a two part assignment. Part 1 First, develop project selection criteria and a high level process for applying the criteria and managing the portfolio. The criteria should be consistent with the business environment for the industry, consistent with your company's overall mission/strategies, and consistent with the mission and strategies of your strategic business unit. You are proposing a process, not individual projects. The deliverable for Part 1 is a written proposal for the project selection criteria and a high level description of a proposed portfolio management process. You may also be expected to make an informal presentation of the report in class. The proposal should be in the form of a memorandum to your Vice President (your instructor) outlining your proposal. The memorandum should be no more than 10 pages, including any figures and tables. It should be double-spaced, 10 or 12 point font with one-inch margins. This is a summary for an executive, so be concise, to the point, and leave out the fluff. If you don't need 10 pages to document your proposal fully, I am sure that your Vice President will be happy with less as long as it is complete. Using appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure will be part of your grade. The actual proposal should include the following: 1. A description of the proposed portfolio process. You are explaining it to the executives. 2. The reasons it was selected (tie to...
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...5. Project Planning and Feasibility Studies Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Initially, the project scope is defined and the appropriate methods for completing the project are determined. Following this step, the durations for the various tasks necessary to complete the work are listed and grouped into a work breakdown structure. The logical dependencies between tasks are defined using an activity network diagram that enables identification of the critical path. Float or slack time in the schedule can be calculated using project management software. Then the necessary resources can be estimated and costs for each activity can be allocated to each resource, giving the total project cost. At this stage, the project plan may be optimized to achieve the appropriate balance between resource usage and project duration to comply with the project objectives. Once established and agreed, the plan becomes what is known as the baseline. Progress will be measured against the baseline throughout the life of the project. Analyzing progress compared to the baseline is known as earned value management. The inputs of the project planning phase include the project charter and the concept proposal. The outputs of the project planning phase include the project requirements, the project schedule, and the project management plan. Feasibility studies...
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...a Grant Proposal The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency is a nonprofit organization based out of Portland, Oregon whose mission is to reduce victim trauma, empower survivors, and promote recovery through direct services based out of Portland, Oregon. Over the last 5 years there has been growing cases of domestic and youth violence, road rage incidents, and spousal and child abuse happening within the metropolitan city. PEACE wants to be able to reduce these cases by challenging the social norms and beliefs that condone the violence while also educating the community about the growing problem. PEACE has two separate programs that provide founding to nonprofits: • The Small Grants Program offers one-time grants of up to $5,000 to registered charities with an annual budget under $500,000. • The Investor Program is an innovative funding program designed to support six organizations under each of the objectives of the Supporting Families program, with up to $150,000 a year for up to 3 years. In order to address the growing problem in the Portland community, grant proposals for the organization should be written out in order to receive funding. Writing a grant proposal takes time and patience in order for it to be done properly. There are several steps that are involved in writing a grant proposal which would be from this list: 1. Abstract 2. Table of contents 3. Specific aims 4. Target population 5. Approaches and methods 6. Evaluation plan 7. Agency...
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...Project Plan Proposal Part One PM/586 Project Quality Management January 20, 2014 James Aiken Project Plan Proposal Part One Introduction The selection process that this Georgia- based Head Start Program holds the focal point of this project proposal. As of the moment, selecting the beneficiaries of this project or program is based on a lottery system. In a circumstance where your child is selected, they are then permitted and encouraged to attend the head start program at no extra cost. On the contrary, if a child is not selected in the lottery, he could still join the program; but his family will be obliged to pay for the program at its own expense. This proposal aims to design a head start program that is all-inclusive and free. This points out to a program that involves all children in state of Georgia where it is originally headquartered. Project Approach and Methodology Used Essentially Project Management is characterized as a well- structured and planned approach towards efficient implementation of the set of activities intended for the entire project (Mutt, 2010). To be able to perform this paper, I prefer to utilize traditional approaches such as initiation, design or planning, execution, close monitoring and generalization after completion. Project Scope Many families claim that, no doubt, their children have the desire to attend the program but lack the financial potential to pay for it. It can be noted that kindergarten years serves as the...
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...submitting a proposal to upgrade the information system for the entire regional medical practice. The project included integrating the six offices and two pharmacies into one system; the physicians will eventually hire an information systems person to oversee the operation of the system. Dr. Houser wanted Paul’s firm to do it, rather than other large consulting firms, which had prepared a request for proposal with the help of the organization’s purchasing manager. However, the divergence existed among Paul’s group. Paul was enthusiastic about the opportunity, while Maggie moaned that she couldn’t spend any time helping with the proposal, and Steve said this project was too big to do for them. Significant Learning Points 1. Sometimes organizations identify several or many needs but have limited funds and people available to pursue potential projects to address all of those needs. In this case, the three partners must go through a decision-making process to prioritize and selected the project that would result in the greatest overall benefit. 2. Projects are identified in various ways by different organizations. It is important to clearly define the need. This may require gathering data about the need or opportunity to help determine if it is worth pursuing. Paul wanted to propel their firm into a new business arena, while Maggie and Steve thought it was not the best decision. They focused on different objectives. 3. Develop a set of criteria against which the project will...
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...------------------------------------------------- Writing Assignment 2 – Proposal Project Purpose By completing this assignment, students will learn to prepare a short proposal for an idea, product, or service. The assignment demonstrates the necessary components of short proposals and allows practice of persuasive writing techniques. Task In this project, you will prepare a short proposal. The proposal will contain three main sections: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Suggestions for the content for each of the major sections of your proposal are provided at the end of these instructions. Project Details Prepare a proposal for an idea, product, or service. Your proposal will be delivered to a decision maker. Your proposal must be 500-800 words. Examples of proposals written by past students include: * A recycling proposal for a Tim Hortons store, written by an employee * A new process for storing and picking parts for an auto parts manufacturer, written by a line worker * A proposal for a summer floor hockey league for the College, written by a student * A proposal for contributing left over restaurant food to the Downtown Mission, written by a Mission volunteer * A proposal to build a maintenance shed for a church, written by a parishioner * A proposal to perform basic landscaping duties for a business, written by a student looking for summer employment * A proposal to write a monthly newsletter for an employer, written by an employee * A proposal to a community centre requesting...
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...Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal PEACE Domestic Violence Agency The steps for writing a grant proposal are; Abstract: The abstract of a proposal is about 45 lines maximum and it is the summary of the proposal. The abstract includes; the name of the agency, type of organization, purpose and objectives of the project, specific interventions for the project. The abstract also includes; the target population, demographic, age, gender, SES, special needs, etc., location and settings of project, relevance of the proposal project to the funding intentions. Table of Contents: The table of contents is about two pages and the road map for the reader to find the information that is needed. The table of contents also serves as the checklist and the framework to guide the development of the proposal. This will also help the agency who is in need of the funds to make sure they have all the right information in the proposal. Specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement: Should be about three pages long. “The needs/problem statement examines what is happening that requires attention, attempts to explain why it is happening, and discusses what currently is being done to address it” (Coley and Scheinberg, 1990). In the needs/problem statements try to highlight the uniqueness of the program, what is this program bringing new to the table. Coley and Scheinberg, (1990) from our text suggest some strategies for the applicants to help with the writing...
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