Elements of a Grant

1. The Writing Process
   • Find funding source through Grants Office newsletter, Web, or other sources
     
     
   • Obtain Request for Proposal (RFP, RFA), from potential funder(s) and evaluate for compatibility with project
     
     
   • Contact Grants Office with RFP and develop writing team
     
     
   • Complete Notice of Intent (NOI) process; establish timelines
     
     
   • Last draft completed 5 days before mailing date
     
     
2. Proposal Components
   • Abstract -done last
     
     
   • Table of Contents -very important; MUST include ALL elements to be evaluated by funder
     
     
   • Need Section-defines problem; data driven
     
     
   • Goals/Objectives Section-defines project activities and ultimate outcomes; objectives MUST be measurable, time-specific, and in keeping with overall goals of the project
     
     
   • Management/Personnel/Organization Section-defines roles and responsibilities for project activities
     
     
   • Budget Section-clearly defines resources needed to accomplish the project; MUST follow format in RFP; MUST include indirect and matching where appropriate; project sustainability is an important element to include
     
     
   • Evaluation Section-should include both objective (data-driven) and subjective (personal) measurements
     
     
   • Dissemination Section-how will let folks know about the results of your project; should include in-house and external methods
     
     
   • Appendices-add when requested or to enhance information in the narrative; it must be easy to move from attachment s to narrative
     
     
     

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Grants Newsletter (intranet)	Elements of a Grant
Available Resources	The Team Approach & Group Process
The Grant NOI Process	Monthly Questions & Answers
Budget Formats & Submission	Contact the Grants Office