2. Piecing Together the Grant Proposal
Chapter 8

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. Cover Letter Describes program Sometimes required
See book chapter for sample

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

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

16. Evaluation Plan
Identifies how your goals were met

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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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!