Discussion:
What are the components of a complete grant proposal? Please provide a brief description or summary of each component. Describe which component you feel would be the most difficult to complete and why.
Why is critical to complete both an organizational and community needs and strengths assessment? What would you do if the two assessments were not compatible?
In preparing the evaluation section of a proposal, what questions should you ask yourself?
What do you see as the most critical elements of an evaluation plan and how would you apply these?
What are qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods? Define and explain their differences.
How do you determine which type of evaluation method you would use?
Explain the concept of "Chasing Mission, Not Money." How does program evaluation relate to program design?
What is the definition of a goal? What is the definition of an objective?
Please provide an example of each (either for a personal or work related).
What is the purpose of the sustainability component of the proposal?
What goes into the sustainability component of the proposal?
For the sustainability component of the proposal, what are some potential sources of future funding?
Explain the design components and strategies of effective proposal budgets.
Explain the match between human service agency goals and funding guidelines. Why is this match critical?
Explain what an RFP is and when you might see one.
Generate a list of at least two potential compatible funding sources (from online) for your program or project that you are working with in your Learning Team Assignment). Use APA when listing the sources.
Explain the design components and strategies of effective proposal budgets.
Explain the match between human service agency goals and funding guidelines. Why is this match critical?
Explain what an RFP is and when you might see one.
Every part of a grant proposal should be written with the goal of furthering your organization's mission. How can the budget promote your organization's mission?
What part do technical writing skills play in acquiring grant funding? What processes would you use to assure that the grant is written well prior to submitting?
What is a logic model? How can a logic model help keep your grant proposal consistent?
Funder's typically use a process termed "Due Diligence" when reviewing grant proposals. Research this term and discuss in detail what you believe it to mean, why and how it would be used by a funding reviewer.
What aspect(s) of the grant proposal was the most difficult for you? Why?
What skills did you learn during the grant proposal development process that will be useful to you in the future? How and Why?