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Grant Writing & Program Funding Flashcards

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  1. Which section of a grant proposal describes the specific, measurable outcomes expected from a prevention program?

    Answer: Goals and objectives

    The goals and objectives section outlines specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) outcomes the program intends to achieve.

  2. A logic model in a prevention program grant primarily serves to:

    Answer: Show the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

    A logic model visually maps how program resources and activities are expected to lead to short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes.

  3. When a federal grant requires a 25% match, and the total project cost is $200,000, how much must the applicant provide?

    Answer: $50,000

    A 25% match on a $200,000 total project means the applicant must contribute $50,000 (25% × $200,000).

  4. Which federal agency is the primary funder of substance abuse prevention programs through block grants to states?

    Answer: SAMHSA

    SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) administers the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) block grant to states.

  5. An 'indirect cost rate' in a grant budget refers to:

    Answer: Overhead costs like administration and utilities not tied to a specific project activity

    Indirect costs (also called overhead or facilities and administrative costs) cover expenses that support the overall organization but cannot be directly assigned to a single project.

  6. Which component of a grant application demonstrates that the applying organization has the infrastructure to manage the proposed funding?

    Answer: Organizational capacity statement

    The organizational capacity statement describes the applicant's staff expertise, financial management systems, and track record to assure funders the grant can be successfully administered.

  7. A competitive grant differs from a formula grant primarily because:

    Answer: Competitive grants are awarded based on merit review while formula grants are distributed by predetermined criteria

    Competitive grants are awarded based on the quality and merit of applications reviewed by panels, while formula grants allocate funds to eligible entities based on predetermined factors like population.