Grant Proposal Research Paper
Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal
Theresa Alcorn
HSM/270
BONITA COMER
Grant proposals differ from program to program however they have the same process that makes the difference in whether it is supported financially. It is very important to be aware of the dates that agencies specify for applying for a grant as to when they are accepting applications.
In the case of PEACE, a Domestic Violence Agency, the grant starts by identifying the program’s critical needs within the targeted community. In their case they have been experiencing an increase of domestic and youth violence, spousal and child abuse, assault, and reports of incidences of road rage over the last 5 years. It has established that clients with poor characteristics and background tend to live in unsafe conditions resulting in having problems caused by forms of violence. Often time’s clients are blocked from solving these problems because they suffer from a lack of support. If this problem is not dealt with correctly it becomes related to other …show more content…
* Use time wisely to turn in the application without waiting for the last minute. * Create a Grant Checklist and check it off as I go. * Distinguish between real and perceived needs. * Follow the grantor’s budget guidelines. Don’t ask for things that are not allowed and don’t “pad” the budget. * Show how arrived at all budget figures by detailing the calculations. * Recheck figures to make sure the addition is correct and the match is sufficient. * Research data about the problem and collect information on the impact of the problem remaining unsolved as well as evidence-based strategies for solving the problem. * Identify the targeted population and get to know it inside and out. * Articulate an overall goal for the project. * Consider both process and outcome measures—how well you did what you did and what impact it had
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Theresa Alcorn
HSM/270
BONITA COMER
Grant proposals differ from program to program however they have the same process that makes the difference in whether it is supported financially. It is very important to be aware of the dates that agencies specify for applying for a grant as to when they are accepting applications.
In the case of PEACE, a Domestic Violence Agency, the grant starts by identifying the program’s critical needs within the targeted community. In their case they have been experiencing an increase of domestic and youth violence, spousal and child abuse, assault, and reports of incidences of road rage over the last 5 years. It has established that clients with poor characteristics and background tend to live in unsafe conditions resulting in having problems caused by forms of violence. Often time’s clients are blocked from solving these problems because they suffer from a lack of support. If this problem is not dealt with correctly it becomes related to other …show more content…
* Use time wisely to turn in the application without waiting for the last minute. * Create a Grant Checklist and check it off as I go. * Distinguish between real and perceived needs. * Follow the grantor’s budget guidelines. Don’t ask for things that are not allowed and don’t “pad” the budget. * Show how arrived at all budget figures by detailing the calculations. * Recheck figures to make sure the addition is correct and the match is sufficient. * Research data about the problem and collect information on the impact of the problem remaining unsolved as well as evidence-based strategies for solving the problem. * Identify the targeted population and get to know it inside and out. * Articulate an overall goal for the project. * Consider both process and outcome measures—how well you did what you did and what impact it had
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