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Summary: Contains identification
of the applicant, qualification to carry out the project,
specific purpose of the grant, anticipated end result,
amount of request and total project budget (usually
1-page).
Introduction or Background: Presents
the organization’s qualifications to carry out the
proposed project. Qualifications include—is organization
fiscally secure, well managed, providing an important
community service and has the respect of the community.
Purpose of this section is to establish credibility
with your funder.
Problems / Needs assessment: Describes
the situation that the proposed project will try to
improve or eradicate. (stated in the negative).
Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes:
Outlines a vision for success in both broad and pragmatic
terms. (stated in the positive).
Methods: Describes the project
idea and the action that will be taken.
Evaluation: Explains how the organization
will measure whether it met its goals, objectives
and outcomes.
Budget: Analyzes the project’s
costs and sources of income.
Future and additional funding:
Discusses how the balance of needed funds will be
raised if a grant is awarded and how its cost will
be covered in the future. This can also be a statement
of sustainability—how will the organization sustain
itself once the grant has ended."
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