...Simple Proposal Format DISCLAIMER: This is a simple proposal format that can be used when no format is given by the funding agency. Please note: this format is not all-inclusive, as some sponsors may require other components. Organizational Background: This is the “Who” of your proposal. • Why you or your organization are qualified. • Should include brief history, accomplishments, qualifications, experience in types of projects for which you seek funds, etc. • See Sample – Organizational Overview – CNM Community College. Need: This is the “Why” of your proposal. • Based on RESEARCH – trends, data, census, newspaper articles, worldwide web, etc. • Community description, poverty, education and employment levels, other information that describes or relates to your target population and the objectives of your proposal. • Make sure the NEED relates to what you are going to DO. Avoid circular reasoning. • See “Resources for Gathering Data” list for gathering data based on research. • Keep track of sources. List source in parentheses behind information. Example: In the Pew Study for the States report entitled “Quality Counts 2007: From Cradle to Career: Connecting American Education From Birth to Adulthood,” New Mexico ranked last of the 50 states on a child’s “Chance-For-Success” index evaluating how well young people in each state are faring at key points in their development and education (Source: Editorial Projects’ Research Center, Education Week...
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...elow is a typical business proposal template taken from one of the Proposal Packs available from my favorite proposal tools site, ProposalKit.com. These stand-alone Proposal Packs were created for just about any type of proposal you can imagine: business proposals, grant proposals, technical proposals, project proposals, sales proposals, and many more. They are stand-alone sets of proposal templates designed using industry standard guidelines. Each Proposal Pack includes a large collection of fully-formatted downloadable MS-Word templates with layout and graphics already done. You just fill in the blanks and easily create business proposals, from 3-pagers to full-blown 100-pagers. When I first discovered these ProposalKit.com. Proposal Packs, a part of me wanted to weep! Where were these high-quality, real-life proposal templates when I needed them over the years? Had I had access to these Proposal Packs years ago, and some of the related materials carried by ProposalKit.com, I certainly would have saved a lot of time, money, energy, and aggravation. (... and so would have many of my clients). Here are a few points that impressed me about this sample template: It is a professional looking document created for an actual real-life proposal situation. Proposal is fully formatted in final submission form with layout and graphics included. Includes a very good one-page Executive Summary that focuses on solutions and benefits for the Client. The body...
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...WRITING AN EFFECTIVE RESEARCH PROPOSAL The purpose of this handout is not to teach you how to design a research project. Rather it is to help you translate your research plans into an effective research proposal. A well-written proposal will ease the process of obtaining institutional and ethical approval and will increase your chances of obtaining funding for your project. The writing of this booklet was guided by our experience writing proposals but also on our experiences as reviewers on institutional and granting agency review panels. The booklet is designed for health sciences researchers conducting quantitative, clinical research. However, the general concepts are applicable to most areas of inquiry. Writing an Effective Research Proposal 2 ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH PROPOSAL ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Title Abstract Study Problem Rationale/Relevance of the Project Literature Review Specific Study Objectives Research Methods I. Study design II. Subjects Inclusion/exclusion criteria Sampling Recruitment plans Method of assignment to study groups III. Data collection Variables: outcomes, predictors, confounders Measures/instruments Procedures IV. Intervention V. Statistical considerations Sample size Data analysis Ethical Considerations Consent form Privacy of information Work Plan Budget Research team Dissemination Plan 3 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Writing an Effective Research Proposal KEYS TO SUCCESS TO WRITING A GOOD PROPOSAL Overall Quality of the Study ∗ Good research question...
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...The Fulbright Essays Two essays are required: The Personal Statement and the Study/Research Proposal. These essays serve very different but complementary purposes. Unless noted, the following information comes straight from the Fulbright Web site. THE PERSONAL STATEMENT (1 Page) The following information is applicable to both Study/Research and ETA applicants: The Personal Statement should be a narrative giving a picture of you as an individual. Remember, applicants are not interviewed on the national level. The Personal Statement is your opportunity to “talk” about yourself and to tell the committee more about how you came to this point in your life and where you see yourself in the future. There is no single “right way” to approach the Statement; rather candidates will consider what they think is important for people reviewing the application to know about them. The Statement can deal with your personal history, family background, influences on your intellectual development, the educational and cultural opportunities (or lack of them) to which you have been exposed, and the ways in which these experiences have affected you. Also, you may include your special interests and abilities, career plans, and life goals, etc. It should not be a recording of facts already listed on the application or an elaboration of your Statement of Grant Purpose. It is more of an autobiography, and specifically related to you and your aspirations. Adhere to the following format: ...
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...|OCHA Humanitarian Futures Grant Programme |[pic] | OCHA Policy Development and Studies Branch invites applications to its 2012 Humanitarian Futures Grant Programme. The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of young researchers to study topics relevant to humanitarian action. It provides financial support to enable original research and writing on issues and trends that relate to: 1) the changing drivers of humanitarian need; 2) the system for responding to those needs. All research projects must be completed within a maximum of six months and result in the preparation of a 20-40 page paper. Projects that include field work and original research will be prioritized. The projects should not focus on the role of OCHA. The maximum grant payable under this programme is $4,000, with the exact disbursement to be determined by the nature of the work and the total number of selected projects. The final papers will be published on the OCHA website so they benefit the humanitarian and wider community. Grantees will retain ownership of their work and it will not be used by OCHA for any other purpose. The grants are open to anyone aged 32 years and under on 1 September 2012. Research projects on any topic of relevance to humanitarian policy and practice are welcome. However, some suggested themes for research include: ❖ Accountability to affected people ❖ Measuring...
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...Steps to Writing 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...
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...1. Table of contents List all parts of the application with corresponding page numbers. 2. Narrative The narrative portion of the proposal should not be more than twenty single-spaced pages, with one-inch margins. You should use at least eleven-point type. The narrative should contain the following, in this order. A. Nature of the request: State in one or two paragraphs the subject and format of the project, the amount of money requested from NEH, the anticipated total budget for the production of the project, and whether you are applying for a Development grant or a Production grant. In addition, briefly describe any multiform at components to be developed. If support is requested for one program in a radio or television series, indicate the number and length of programs planned for the series. Also indicate where the proposed program fits into the overall series and the total projected cost to produce the series. B. Program synopsis: In less than one page, describe how the program would unfold from beginning to end. You should describe the program in more detail in the “Treatment or design document” section of the application. See the instructions for item 3 of the application below. C. Humanities content: Identify the humanities ideas, themes, and questions that the project will address. Explain the subject’s significance to the humanities and discuss the humanities scholarship that informs the project. (In the Frequently...
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...it to external research grant/funding proposals. Applications and proposals for research funding are to be submitted through UQ Research & Innovation (UQR&I). • Except for major grant rounds where specified UQ internal closing dates apply, grant/funding applications should be lodged with UQ Research & Innovation at least ten (10) working days prior to the external (funding body) closing date. • This Funding Application Coversheet is required to be submitted with proposals for funding under UQ Policy PPL 4.10.04. • The information supplied in this coversheet is used for application certification, grant management and statistical purposes. |Summary Grant information | |Administering UQ School/Centre | School of Agriculture and Food Sciences | |UQ Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Science | |Project title | Investigation of stocking rate, pheromone and pesticides on efficiency of bee pollination | |(Title to appear on official documents relating to this | | |grant) ...
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...50 Hurt Plaza, S.E., Suite 595, Atlanta, GA 30303‐2915 • 404‐523‐6220 Georgia Humanities Grant Guidelines, Fall 2015 Application deadline: September 30, 2015 Maximum Grant Amount: $2,000 Projects can begin on or after January 30, 2016 Georgia Humanities invites 501(c)‐3 nonprofit organizations to apply for a program grant of up to $2,000 to support local humanities programs. The National Endowment for the Humanities defines the humanities as: The study of history, literature, language (modern and classical), philosophy and archaeology; as relevant to the human environment and with particular attention to reflecting our diverse heritage, traditions, and history and to the significance of the humanities to the current conditions of national life. Eligibility All applicants (nonprofit organizations) must have an IRS 501(c)‐3 status and must include their IRS determination letter with the application. GH also requires a DUNS number. Individuals are ineligible to apply. Organizations with an open GH grant are not eligible to apply until all required final paperwork is submitted. Examples of GH‐funded projects include: film presentations with discussions; literary events; historic walking tours/ printed guide booklets; cemetery programs/tours; living history programs with scholar introductions; exhibitions; oral history projects; educational workshops (children and adults) in college and public libraries; digital adaptations of existing records with ...
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...Proposal Letters Components of a good letter proposal: Ask for the gift: The letter should begin with a reference to your prior contact with the funder, if any. State why you are writing and how much funding is required from the particular foundation. Describe the need: In a much abbreviated manner, tell the funder why there is a need for this project, piece of equipment, etc. Explain what you will do: Just as you would in a fuller proposal, provi interest. Describe precisely what will take place as a result of the grant. Provide agency data: Help the funder know a bit more about your organization by including your mission statement, brief description of programs offered, number of people served, and staff, volunteer and board data, if appropriate. Include appropriate budget data: Even a letter request may have a budget that is a half page long. Decide if this information should be incorporated into the letter or in a separate attachment. Whichever course you choose, be sure to indicate the total cost of the project. Discuss future funding only if the absence of this information will raise questions. Close: As with the longer proposal, a letter proposal needs a strong concluding statement. Attach any additional information required: The funder may need much of the same information to back up a small request as a large one: board list, a copy of your IRS determination letter, financial documentation, and brief resumes of key staff...
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...Internal Audit Guidebook Providing a framework for understanding and delivering Grant Thornton’s Internal Audit Services in a consistent, high-quality way 2012 Internal audit guidebook 1 Contents Page Introduction 2 Common service delivery methodology 6 Determine client needs 8 Scope and arrange work 10 Plan 13 Analyze and assess 20 Report and recommend 28 Implement 32 Evaluate 33 Determine business and technology context 36 Manage engagement performance, quality and risk 38 Communicate and enable change 40 Appendix 42 Internal audit engagement checklist 43 © Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Updated August 1, 2012 Internal audit guidebook 2 Introduction What is internal audit? The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) defines internal auditing as: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. (1010) An internal audit objectively assesses the management of risks that a company faces. (2100 series) The aim is to • understand the current state, • assess the current state using appropriate standards and criteria, and • develop findings and recommendations...
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...TIKI Hut Website Design, Development & Maintenance TIKI Hut 123 Anywhere Dr. Somewhere, CA Contents Overview 3 Background 3 Project Information 3 Project Timeline 3 Project Budget 4 Desired Qualifications 4 Submission requirements 4 Selection Criteria 4 Inquiries 4 Overview TIKI Hut is seeking to create a website to promote its business of lawn art. The website needs to provide an effective user interface that profiles the art and allows for online ordering. The website needs to keep the users engaged, allows for easy navigation, online ordering and provide accurate available inventory for shipment. The employees of TIKI Hut will need to be able upload and remove pictures of the yard art; however bidder will need to maintain the upkeep of the site. Background TIKI Hut is located in the Northeast of Somewhere, California. It was established in 2010 by Tonya Kennedy and the SC council on disabilities. TIKI Hut sells yard décor such as gnomes, mosaic tile art, bird feeders and other types of yard fixtures created by local disabled artists. We also sell select mulches and flowers. All items are purchased from local farmers and growers. Tiki Hut goals are to provide an outlet for local artists while making California beautiful. Project Information To reach a wider group of consumers with a website that highlights the yard art from the local artists. The website must contain a page for...
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...FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SEPTEMBER 2008 Questions about this guide may be directed to the National Endowment for the Arts, Office of Inspector General, Room 601, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506, Telephone (202) 682-5402. Questions about the terms and conditions of grants and cooperative agreements may be directed to the Office of Grants and Contracts, Room 618, Telephone (202) 6825403. Table of Contents Page Use of the Guide .................................................................................................................................... 1 Accountability Requirements ................................................................................................................ 1 Financial Management Standards ............................................................................................. 1 Internal Control Standards ........................................................................................................ 2 Audit Standards ......................................................................................................................... 3 Reporting Standards .................................................................................................................. 4 Subgranting .............................................................................................................................
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...CHAPTER DEVELOPING AN EVALUATION PLAN 4 As program staff start planning for program development and begin addressing the components of the logic model, they should keep in mind that as the logic model takes shape, the development of evaluation plans will follow soon after. The logic model can act as a guide to assist you in determining when your evaluation plan should be developed. As you identify the accomplishments and outcomes in your logic model, the next question to ask yourself is, “How will I determine if I met my accomplishments and reached the outcomes I identified?” The evaluation plan will provide a framework for why the evaluation is to be conducted, what is to be evaluated, and how the evaluation will be conducted. After you have assessed the community needs and determined what services/activities will be implemented to address those needs, the evaluation plan is the next step in your planning process. Empowerment Evaluation Before learning how to develop an evaluation plan, it is important to look at the purpose of conducting a program evaluation and understand the type of evaluation models available. This section of the chapter introduces the empowerment evaluation model and the benefits of using this model for program development and improvement. Gutierrez (1994) defines empowerment as the “process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals, families, and communities can take action to improve their situations” (p. 202)...
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