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    This document outlines the key components and strategies for preparing a successful grant application. It identifies 10 components that should be included in a grant proposal, such as an abstract/summary, introduction, problem statement, goals and objectives, project design, and budget. The goals and objectives section emphasizes that goals should be broad and objectives specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound. The tips for success section provides 20 recommendations for writing a competitive application, such as putting oneself in the reviewer's position, avoiding jargon, checking for accuracy and completeness, and writing positively.

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    This document outlines the key components and strategies for preparing a successful grant application. It identifies 10 components that should be included in a grant proposal, such as an abstract/summary, introduction, problem statement, goals and objectives, project design, and budget. The goals and objectives section emphasizes that goals should be broad and objectives specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound. The tips for success section provides 20 recommendations for writing a competitive application, such as putting oneself in the reviewer's position, avoiding jargon, checking for accuracy and completeness, and writing positively.

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    This document outlines the key components and strategies for preparing a successful grant application. It identifies 10 components that should be included in a grant proposal, such as an abstract/summary, introduction, problem statement, goals and objectives, project design, and budget. The goals and objectives section emphasizes that goals should be broad and objectives specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound. The tips for success section provides 20 recommendations for writing a competitive application, such as putting oneself in the reviewer's position, avoiding jargon, checking for accuracy and completeness, and writing positively.

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    Will Kurlinkus
    This document outlines the key components and strategies for preparing a successful grant application. It identifies 10 components that should be included in a grant proposal, such as an abstract/summary, introduction, problem statement, goals and objectives, project design, and budget. The goals and objectives section emphasizes that goals should be broad and objectives specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound. The tips for success section provides 20 recommendations for writing a competitive application, such as putting oneself in the reviewer's position, avoiding jargon, checking for accuracy and completeness, and writing positively.

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    S UCCESSFUL G RANT A PPLICATION

    10. COMPONENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL


    1. Abstract or Summary: Briefly describes the project and the applicant
    agency.

    Include at least one sentence from each section of the proposal.


    Write this part last.

    2. The Introduction: briefly describes the focus of the project and the
    applicants qualifications.

    Briefly describe the focus of the project and what you intend to do
    Briefly identify the applicant agency
    Catch the readers attention

    3. The Problem Statement: This section documents the need to be met or the
    problem to be solved by the proposed research or program.

    Describe the problem what, who, how much, where, when


    Discuss Contributing factors
    Include a review of the literature and/or supporting documentation, local
    needs assessment
    Include relevant data compare local with other areas or national if
    possible

    4. Project Goals and Objectives: This section outlines what the project will
    accomplish and establishes the benefits to be achieved in both general and
    measurable terms. This is a small section but critical to the development of
    the proposal.
    Goals are:
    A goal describes some future condition we hope to achieve within the
    project period.
    A goal is a dream with a deadline.
    An Objective is:
    A clear statement of the steps necessary to reach our goal
    Objectives address the specifics of program implementation.
    Objectives describe the outcomes we expect to be accomplished by
    the program.

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    Objectives address:
    A Audiencewho is the focus, e.g., the client, the program
    B Behaviorwhat we want the client to be able to do or know
    C Circumstancesthe conditions under which behavior/knowledge will
    change
    D Degreethe level of change expected within the given timeframe
    Objectives are:
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    Specificdetailed and focused so everyone knows what is expected.


    Measurableoutcomes that are measurable.
    Action orientedspecify how change will occur using action words.
    Realisticobjectives reflect the realities of the program and the
    clients.
    T Time orientedinclude a specific timeframe for completion.
    The difference between goals and objectives:
    -

    Goals are broad; objectives are specific.


    Goals are general intentions; objectives are precise.
    Goals are intangible; objectives are tangible.
    Goals are abstract; objectives are concrete.
    Goals can't be measured as is; objectives can be measured.

    5. Project Design or Methods: This section describes in detail the activities,


    people and resources that will be employed to achieve the desired goals and
    objectives

    Describe who, what, where, when, how, why of project activities.


    Participant population.
    Data collection and analysis.
    Project partners.
    Expected outcomes.
    Project strengths and limitations.
    Human subjects protections.
    Evaluation start on day one - how we will know we have succeeded.
    Work plans identify tasks, staffing, timeframes, resources and evaluation
    measures.

    6. Management and Organizational Capabilities: This section describes the


    staff needed, program administration, and financial management.

    Principal investigator and project staff


    Consultants and contractors
    Financial management

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    Staff supervision
    Project oversight and administration
    Past projects related to the current effort

    7. Budget: This section clearly identifies the costs related to the project.

    Personnel salaries, time on task, job title


    Fringe Benefits approved rate or breakdown of benefits
    Travel mileage, lodging, per diem and airfare by location and number of
    trips
    Equipment usually over $1,000 ( e.g., computers)
    Supplies consumable supplies, training supplies, report binding,
    Consultants/Contracts anyone not on salary, survey participants,
    evaluators
    Other printing,
    Indirect must have an established rate or not allowed

    TIPS FOR SUCCESS


    1. Put yourself in the reviewers shoes.
    2. Write for someone that has no clue who
    you are and what you want to do.
    3. Redundancy is good.
    4. Tables really help.
    5. Avoid jargon and excessive
    abbreviations.
    6. Keep charts and diagrams clear and
    simple.
    7. Read all instructions carefully.
    8. Keep a grants folder with all supporting
    documents.
    9. Set up a timetable and a check off list.
    10. Triple check your math.

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    11. Pay attention to detail.


    12. Dont underestimate your reviewer but
    know they can be swayed.
    13. WWWWWH.
    14. Read your narrative out loud.
    15. Match the size sections to the point
    value.
    16. Check spelling and consistency.
    17. Is this really do-able?
    18. Write positively negativism comes
    across and could hurt your chances.
    19. Neatness counts.
    20. Make sure all forms are complete.

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