Grant Writing & Program Funding Flashcards
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In grant writing, a 'sustainability plan' addresses:
Answer: How the program will continue after grant funding ends
A sustainability plan outlines strategies for maintaining program activities, such as seeking future funding sources, integrating services, or institutionalizing the program after the grant period.
Which type of evaluation is conducted during program implementation to allow for real-time improvements?
Answer: Formative evaluation
Formative evaluation is conducted during program operation to identify problems and make adjustments, while summative evaluation assesses outcomes after completion.
The SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Step that specifically involves identifying the root causes contributing to a community's substance use problem is:
Answer: Assess
The 'Assess' step of the SPF involves collecting data to identify the community's substance use problems, their root causes, and the resources available to address them.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) in grant funding is best described as:
Answer: A document issued by a funder inviting organizations to submit applications for funding
An RFP is a formal announcement from a funder that describes the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines.
Which evidence-based practice registry is most commonly referenced by CPP candidates when selecting prevention programs for grant proposals?
Answer: SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
SAMHSA's NREPP (now the Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center) is the go-to registry for identifying evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs appropriate for grant-funded implementation.
A 'carryover' of unspent grant funds from one budget period to the next typically requires:
Answer: Prior written approval from the funder
Most federal grants require grantees to obtain prior written approval before carrying over unobligated balances from one budget period to the next.
In prevention grant budgets, 'in-kind contributions' are best defined as:
Answer: Non-cash resources such as volunteer time, donated space, or equipment provided to support the project
In-kind contributions are non-monetary resources—like volunteer labor, donated office space, or loaned equipment—that are counted toward a required match and reflect community investment.