Grant Writing & Proposal Development Flashcards
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In a competitive grant proposal, the evaluation plan section should describe:
Answer: The methods used to measure whether project objectives were achieved
The evaluation plan outlines the data collection methods, tools, and analysis approaches that will determine whether the project met its stated objectives.
Which budget category typically includes costs for travel, office supplies, and printing in a grant proposal?
Answer: Direct Costs – Other Than Personnel
Supplies, travel, and printing are classified under direct costs other than personnel (also called 'Other Direct Costs') in most federal and foundation budgets.
A sustainability plan in a grant proposal primarily addresses:
Answer: How the program will continue after grant funding ends
Funders want assurance that successful programs will outlast the grant period, so the sustainability plan describes future funding sources or revenue strategies.
What is the purpose of a needs assessment in grant proposal development?
Answer: To document the gap between current conditions and desired outcomes in the target population
A needs assessment gathers and presents evidence—often through data, surveys, or focus groups—that a problem exists and requires intervention.
When a grant proposal requires 'matching funds,' the applicant must:
Answer: Contribute a specified share of the project cost from non-grant sources
Match requirements obligate the grantee to provide a defined percentage or dollar amount of project costs from non-federal or non-funder sources to demonstrate shared investment.
Which of the following is considered an 'in-kind' match contribution?
Answer: Donated volunteer time valued at fair market rate
In-kind contributions include non-cash resources such as volunteer labor, donated space, or equipment valued at their fair market rate.
Which narrative element distinguishes an organization's 'capacity' section from its 'approach' section?
Answer: Capacity describes the organization's qualifications; approach describes how the project will be implemented
The capacity section demonstrates that the organization has the infrastructure, experience, and staff to execute the project, while the approach describes the actual program activities and methods.