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    Grant Proposal Checklist

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    This grant proposal checklist outlines the key components that should be included in a successful grant proposal. It recommends including: a concise summary of the project and funding request; an introduction of the organization, its mission and qualifications; an assessment of the needs the project aims to address with statistical evidence; goals and objectives that are specific, measurable and attainable; a methodology outlining the activities and timeline; an evaluation plan to measure objectives and allow for improvement; a budget and future funding sources; and relevant appendices. Following this checklist will help create a comprehensive proposal and increase the chances of being awarded grant funding.

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    This grant proposal checklist outlines the key components that should be included in a successful grant proposal. It recommends including: a concise summary of the project and funding request; an introduction of the organization, its mission and qualifications; an assessment of the needs the project aims to address with statistical evidence; goals and objectives that are specific, measurable and attainable; a methodology outlining the activities and timeline; an evaluation plan to measure objectives and allow for improvement; a budget and future funding sources; and relevant appendices. Following this checklist will help create a comprehensive proposal and increase the chances of being awarded grant funding.

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    This grant proposal checklist outlines the key components that should be included in a successful grant proposal. It recommends including: a concise summary of the project and funding request; an introduction of the organization, its mission and qualifications; an assessment of the needs the project aims to address with statistical evidence; goals and objectives that are specific, measurable and attainable; a methodology outlining the activities and timeline; an evaluation plan to measure objectives and allow for improvement; a budget and future funding sources; and relevant appendices. Following this checklist will help create a comprehensive proposal and increase the chances of being awarded grant funding.

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    This grant proposal checklist outlines the key components that should be included in a successful grant proposal. It recommends including: a concise summary of the project and funding request; an introduction of the organization, its mission and qualifications; an assessment of the needs the project aims to address with statistical evidence; goals and objectives that are specific, measurable and attainable; a methodology outlining the activities and timeline; an evaluation plan to measure objectives and allow for improvement; a budget and future funding sources; and relevant appendices. Following this checklist will help create a comprehensive proposal and increase the chances of being awarded grant funding.

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    The document provides a checklist of important elements to include when writing a grant proposal, such as an executive summary, introduction of the organization, assessment of needs, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, future funding, and budget.

    The main sections that should be included in a grant proposal according to the checklist are: proposal summary, introduction of the organization, assessment of needs/goals and objectives of the project, methodology, evaluation, future funding, and budget.

    The introduction of the organization section should describe the organization's mission, accomplishments, programs, members/clients, management team, past achievements, and the area that will benefit from the project. It should be brief yet interesting.

    GRANT PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

    This proposal checklist will help guide you in preparing and double checking your grant
    proposal. As you write your grant proposal, go back to this checklist from time to time to
    make sure you are right on track.

    PROPOSAL SUMMARY: Clearly and concisely YES NO NOT


    summarizes your project and request for funding APPLICABLE
    Backgrounder of your organization
    Your general objectives especially if these are
    connected to your target grant making agencys own
    objectives
    Brief summary of past projects and achievements (if
    applicable)
    Project Overview
    Reasons for the grant request and target amount
    Specific objectives
    Details of the project activities to help achieve
    objectives
    Other factors that will show project is worthy of the
    grant
    Is your proposal summary brief, clear and interesting
    enough to catch attention?

    INTRODUCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION:


    Describes your organization and its qualifications for
    funding
    Description of your organizations mission,
    accomplishments, and programs
    Description of members and clients
    Backgrounder on the management team and staff
    Past achievements of your organization
    Brief description of the area that will benefit your
    project
    Is your introduction brief and interesting?

    ASSESSMENT OF NEED/S
    Purposes and goals of the organization
    With statistical facts and figures
    Possibly with support and endorsement by credible
    agencies
    What benefits are there for members or
    beneficiaries?
    Are your assessments realistic and attainable?

    GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:


    Describes the outcome of the grant in measurable terms
    Objectives describing the outcome of the grant
    program
    Goals should be related to the need and the target
    beneficiaries
    Backgrounder on the area that will benefit from the
    grant
    Target time table when objectives will be met

    Are your objectives specific and measurable?

    METHODOLOGY: Describes the list of project


    activities
    Activities related to problems and objectives
    Description of program activities
    List of activities
    List of people involved in the activities and their
    responsibilities
    Time table for each activity

    EVALUATION: Prepares measures on how objectives


    and methods will be evaluated
    Procedures on how to evaluate the objectives
    Policies on how to modify methods used
    Personnel involved in the evaluation process
    Details of evaluation criteria
    Description of how data will be gathered and
    analyzed
    Instruments or questionnaires to be used
    Details on how evaluation will be used for program
    improvement

    FUTURE FUNDING: Presents future funding from


    other sources to implement the grant
    List of other sources of funds and the amount of
    funds from each source
    Where will you get future funding to support the
    project if it is continued?
    Details on how other funds will be obtained, if
    necessary, to implement the plan
    Note: Include a letter of commitment from funding source, if
    applicable

    BUDGET: Clearly delineates costs of the project to be


    met by the funding source
    Did you follow general accounting principles?
    Is your budget realistic and reflects the work plan?
    Is it specific, realistic, and detailed?
    Is it sufficient to cover the cost of the project as
    described in the narrative?
    Note: Do not forget to include computation of all figures and
    your assumptions of each cost

    APPENDICES
    Verification of taxexempt status (IRS determination
    letter)
    Certificate of Incorporation and ByLaws
    List of Officers and Board of Directors
    Financial statements for last completed fiscal year
    (audited, referred)
    Current general operating budget and special project
    budget (if applicable)
    List of clients served (if applicable)
    List of other current funding sources and uses
    Biographies of key personnel or resumes (if
    requested by grant making agency)
    Support letters or endorsements
    Commitment letters from project/program
    consultants or subcontractors (if applicable)
    Diagrams for equipment or schematics for building
    requests (if applicable)

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