Piecing Together the Grant Proposal Chapter 8

Learning Objectives By the end of this session, the student will be able to: Evaluate developing grant proposal

Piecing the Proposal Together At this point, you have thought through your grant proposal in detail Now we will just make sure you have all the pieces you need to complete a successful grant proposal Note – these are suggestions but ALWAYS follow RFP guidelines

Typical Grant Components Methodology (Implementation Plan) Dissemination Plan Team Bios Institutional Info Budget References Appendices Title Abstract Introduction Goals/Objectives Background Literature Review/Theoretical Foundation

Title Be creative! This is the first thing the reviewer sees Samples: Growing gardeners: The teen market garden program Delving Into Diversity: Strategies for Encountering our Diverse World The Community as Classroom: Exploring the Impact of Community Learning in Occupational Therapy Education What’s in Your Future: A Health Education and Health Professions Program for Community Youth Caring for the Caregiver: An Outreach Program for Caregivers Circles of Learning: Community and Clinic as Interdisciplinary Classroom

Abstract Brief description of proposal Includes program’s Purpose Proposed outcomes

Cover Letter Describes program Sometimes required See book chapter for sample

Background This is where you begin your grant narrative This section will include: Description of target population/community Problem statement/statement of need Literature review Check the RFP – this may be one running narrative or divided into sections

Goals/Objectives/Activities This is where you lay out your goals, objectives and activities This may feel like it is laid out more than once Narrative Implementation plan Evaluation plan

Goals/Objectives Goal – Statement that reflects what will be accomplished as a result of the program Objective – Statement about outcome of project that can be evaluated or measured Activities – Specifically what is going to be done

Sample Goal 1: Information Technology Infrastructure - Exploit the capabilities of Creighton University and Madonna Rehabilitation information technology to reduce barriers (access, usability, and literacy) and bring culturally sensitive diabetes-related health information to the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Objectives Year 1 Develop a stakeholder advisory board and communication network for project implementation Establish hardware, software and personnel infrastructure Develop sustainability plan Objectives Year 2 Put in place synchronous communication tools Support IT personnel Objectives Year 3 Implement sustainability plan

Problem Statement Sometimes called Statement of Need Need Statement Identifies the need you seek funding to address

Implementation This is the who, what, when, where and how of the project Identifies Who will be served What will be done Where and when it will be done Who will do it

Dissemination Plan Identifies how you will share program outcomes Sometimes required and sometimes not Check the RFP

Evaluation Plan Identifies how your goals were met

Timeline Identifies specifically when activities will occur Sometimes required and sometimes not Check the RFP

Project Team You will have to share who will be a part of your team Might need extensive bios Check the RFP Government grants require special forms

IRB Application In some cases, you will need to complete an IRB application This is so if you plan to disseminate the results of your program Some institutions want it when you apply for funds; others want it after you receive funds

Appendices Includes documents that are required or you select Examples: IRS documents MOU Support letters Biosketches Job descriptions

Reference List Follow the RFP requirements If it does not say, default to APA

Logic Model Sometimes grant proposals require a logic model Visual of the program process proposed in the grant Creates flow in your proposal for funders to view

Components of a Logic Model Inputs – what organization puts into project Processes – policies and procedures Outputs – Activities – what you will do Participation – who will you reach Outcomes /Impact Short term – learning Medium term – program outcomes Long term – conditions changed

Conclusion Following the RFP guidelines is very important Do not leave any pieces out that are necessary Always check and check again to make sure you are including everything you need and following guidelines!