Grant Proposal Writing
Emily Andrade Grant Proposal Writing HSM/270 Kristen Peak 05/12/2013
A grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan. This will detail how the candidate will approach the identified needs or problem with their proposed course of actions. The step by step guide to writing a grant proposal will include some major sections: abstract, table of contents, specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement, target populations, approaches and methods, long- and short-term goals process, outcome, and impact objectives, activity plans and scheduling (timeline), evaluation plan, agency capacity and project management budget and budget justifications. The abstract page is a summary of the proposal. This is the most read and most important page. It could be the shortest section of the grant but it should be about 45 singled space lines or one page, which is usually recommended. It is among the first few pages that the proposal readers would read and form the important first impression. For people who have to read it quickly and are the main viewers, this may be the only page they use to know your proposal. This is how they will understand the business. For example as a team, parents and staff are dedicated to creating a caring, exciting environment that promotes responsibility, self-esteem, and academic achievement where differences are valued and learning is a lifelong goal. Our goal is to maintain a safe and caring public school for children, staff, and community by teaching skills that promote responsible, respectful behavior to self and others. The second part is the table of contents with provides a table to show readers the structure of the candidate’s proposal and assists them to find the information they want. It should be a clear and uncomplicated list that is simple to use,
A grant proposal is a written presentation of a program plan. This will detail how the candidate will approach the identified needs or problem with their proposed course of actions. The step by step guide to writing a grant proposal will include some major sections: abstract, table of contents, specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement, target populations, approaches and methods, long- and short-term goals process, outcome, and impact objectives, activity plans and scheduling (timeline), evaluation plan, agency capacity and project management budget and budget justifications. The abstract page is a summary of the proposal. This is the most read and most important page. It could be the shortest section of the grant but it should be about 45 singled space lines or one page, which is usually recommended. It is among the first few pages that the proposal readers would read and form the important first impression. For people who have to read it quickly and are the main viewers, this may be the only page they use to know your proposal. This is how they will understand the business. For example as a team, parents and staff are dedicated to creating a caring, exciting environment that promotes responsibility, self-esteem, and academic achievement where differences are valued and learning is a lifelong goal. Our goal is to maintain a safe and caring public school for children, staff, and community by teaching skills that promote responsible, respectful behavior to self and others. The second part is the table of contents with provides a table to show readers the structure of the candidate’s proposal and assists them to find the information they want. It should be a clear and uncomplicated list that is simple to use,
References: (Yuen/Terao - © 2003) Brooks/Cole, Grant proposal: A written program plan, pg37.