The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission “Paint the Picture” Proposal Writing Worship The ProgramSummaryThe ProgramSummary Presentation by Tammy Black, RN, BSN

THE BASICS One Page Paper Size 8 ½” x 11” Font (Times New Roman or Arial) and Font Size (12 point) Single Line Spacing and One-Inch Margins Grammar and Punctuation Spell Check Clear and Concise Communication

Really… Presentation is EVERYTHING!

KNOW THE FACTS! *Know the RFP – Read the RFP *Does organization match RFP? *The Problem – The Need (Do they align with the RFP purpose?) *Statistics – Data – Information (Specific Project Area, Local Community, State, and Nation) *Supportive Information ~ Partners ~ Collaborators

PAINT THE PICTURE Keep it brief, concise, and clear State name of the organization with brief background information Make connection between the RFP purpose and the organization Describe the project purpose (issue, target area) to be addressed Provide a solution to the issue – project implementation process State overarching goal and anticipated results

GRANT FUNDS Total Budget Funding requested – RFP category Usage of funding Partners

PAINT THE PICTURE!

Program Summary Worksheet ITEM 1 ITEM 1 State the name of your organization and brief background info (i.e. years of operation, location, mission, target group). Make a connection between the organization and the RFP purpose.

Program Summary Worksheet ITEM 2 ITEM 2 Describe your proposed project and purpose, including the issue and target.

Program Summary Worksheet ITEM 3 ITEM 3 Provide a solution to the issue and brief implementation of the project. State the overarching goal and anticipated results of the project.

Program Summary Worksheet ITEM 4 ITEM 4 State the total project budget and requested funding within the RFP category. Usage of funding and any partners contributing can be further described here.

PROPOSAL TIPS The Problem Statement – Needs Assessment Research, Planning, and Vision Milestones Clear and concise – succinct message Format Statistics, Data, Information Challenges Others – Partners, Stakeholders, Collaborators