1. Grant-Writing HSC 489

2. A Grant Proposal... Defines a problem –The specific community –Incidence/prevalence of the problem –Influencing factors Proposes a solution –Method, timeline, and cost details –Expected outcomes/benefits –How you will measure success

3. Proposal Selling Points Your organization… Knows your population Is established Has a mission Can deliver Your plan… Is organized & methodical Has measurable, attainable objectives Uses sound methods Monitors funds Evaluates process, impact, and outcomes It must demonstrate that...

4. Steps Planning Look for appropriate funding http://www.grants.gov/ Decide who is going to write it What type of clearances are needed Get application Need “letter of interest” Who is contact person & commitment letters Know review process Answer all completely SPELL CHECK Submit on time Stay in contact with grantor

5. Typical Grant Content Cover Letter Executive Summary Statement of Need - demographics Project Description Budget Organization Information Conclusion Appendix: References & Materials

6. Statement of Need Literature review Focus: Broad to local Summarize with specifically stated need

7. Project Description Overview Goals and Objectives Methods Staffing/Administration Evaluation Sustainability

8. Methods Program description –general scope –component descriptions (not materials) Implementation plan Time line/Gantt chart –activity dates/durations –marketing & evaluation dates Marketing plan Justification

9. Staffing/Administration List personnel (include volunteers) Describe responsibilities of each Explain how project will be administered (advisory boards? coalitions? partnerships with other agencies/organizations?)

10. Evaluation Plan Three Categories: –Process Evaluation –Impact Evaluation –Outcome Evaluation In each explain –What you’ll measure –How you’ll measure it –Who will measure it –When (refer reader to time line/Gantt chart) –“Why” - How info will be used

11. Program Sustainability Project’s capacity-building aspects How project can become self-sufficient at end of funding period

12. Budget Narrative Descriptions –personnel - titles/responsibilities, refer to staffing/admin section –equipment/supplies - intended use Detailed Budget Table –Personnel, equipment/facilities, consumable supplies –Requested and donated columns

13. Organization Information Organizational mission & history with community Scope of services/activities Demonstrate –experience! –community acceptance/trust Describe capacity to deliver

14. Conclusion Summarize proposal’s main points (similar to executive summary but more general & brief) Emphasize potential outcomes

15. OTL Print out a “grant application” for funding that would address physical activity