How to Write a Grant Proposal - New, Cheryl Carter (John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016)
Intro -- How to Write a Grant Proposal -- About the Authors -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Cover Letter -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Detailed Discussion -- Putting It All Together -- Authorship -- Checklist-Cover Letter -- Last Words -- Examples of Cover Letters for Four Projects -- Chapter 2 Table of Contents -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Psychology and Organization -- Examples -- Checklist-Table of Contents -- Last Words -- Examples of Tables of Contents for Four Projects -- Chapter 3 Executive Summary -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Project Title -- Contact Person -- Proposal Submitted By -- Mission Statement -- Summary of Problem Statement and Project Synopsis -- Expected Results -- Funding Request -- Your Investment -- Checklist-Executive Summary -- Last Words -- Examples of Executive Summaries of Four Projects -- Chapter 4 Project Summary -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Use Goals to Describe the Project -- Examples -- Checklist-Project Summary -- Last Words -- Examples of Project Summaries for Four Projects -- Chapter 5 Problem Statement -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Describe the Problem -- The Problem Is the Basis for Your Project -- The Problem Is Your Connection with the Funder -- Lack of Something Is Not a Problem -- Include These Elements in the Problem Statement -- Logical Narrative Description of the Problem -- Statistical Backups and Comparisons
Results of Local Needs Assessments -- Historical Data-How Did This Occur? -- Statement of Impact of Problem -- Checklist-Problem Statement -- Last Words -- Examples of Problem Statements for Four Projects -- Chapter 6 Mission, Goals, and Objectives -- At a Glance -- What Else Are They Called? -- When Are They Used? -- Why Are They Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- A Goal by Any Other Name -- Graphical Representation of the Mission, Goal, and Objective Progression -- Mission -- Goal -- Objective -- Checklist-Goals and Objectives -- Last Words -- Examples of Mission, Goals, and Objectives for Four Projects -- Chapter 7 Project Description -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Goals and Objectives Can Be Used for Guidance -- Cover All Major Project Events in Logical Order -- Cover All Hot Buttons -- Meet Any Special Considerations Listed -- Special Budget Requests -- Be Clear on Technical Issues -- Checklist-Project Description -- Last Words -- Examples of Project Descriptions for Four Projects -- Chapter 8 Project Management Plan -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Organization Chart -- Discuss the Responsibilities of Key Personnel -- Discuss Loaned or Volunteer Staff -- Provide an Overview of Fiscal Management -- Evaluation -- Documentation -- Checklist-Management Plan -- Last Words -- Examples of Management Plan for Four Projects -- Chapter 9 Documentation Plan -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Project Planning -- Project Set-up -- Implementation -- Results or Outcomes -- Planning What to Share -- Checklist-Documentation Plan -- Last Words
Examples of Documentation Plan for Four Projects -- Chapter 10 Evaluation Plan -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Assistance for Development of an Evaluation Plan -- Connect to Goals and Objectives -- About Measurability -- Communication with the Funder -- The Role of Documentation -- Internal Evaluation Team -- External Evaluation Team -- Checklist-Evaluation Plan -- Last Words -- Examples of Evaluation Plans for Four Projects -- Chapter 11 Dissemination Plan -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Local Dissemination -- State Dissemination -- National Dissemination -- Consider Fees -- Products To Be Sold -- Checklist-Dissemination Plan -- Last Words -- Examples of Dissemination Plans for Four Projects -- Chapter 12 Continuation Plan -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Why Do Funders Want to Know about Continuation? -- What Are the Keys to Continuation? -- How Do You Prove You Will Continue a Project? -- What Is Evidence of Continuation? -- Checklist-Continuation Plan -- Last Words -- Examples of Continuation Plans for Four Projects -- Chapter 13 Key Personnel Biographies -- At a Glance -- What Else Are They Called? -- When Are They Used? -- Why Are They Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Who Are Key Persons? -- Do Not Wait until the Last Minute -- Interview -- Name, Rank, and Serial Number -- Specialties -- Summary -- Experience -- Professional Activities -- Education -- Job Description -- Checklist-Key Personnel Bios -- Last Words -- Examples of Key Personnel Bios for Four Projects -- Chapter 14 Timelines -- At a Glance -- What Else Are They Called? -- When Are They Used?
Why Are They Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Goals and Major Objectives -- Milestones or Special Events -- Major Reports and Evaluations -- Important Deadlines -- Special Requirements of Funder -- Examples -- Checklist-Timeline -- Last Words -- Examples of Timelines for Four Projects -- Chapter 15 Budget Summary -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Budget Assistance -- Introduction -- In-Kind -- Direct Costs -- Indirect Costs -- Overhead -- Items Included in Budgets -- Formatting the Budget -- Checklist-Budget Summary -- Last Words -- Examples of Budgets for Four Projects -- Chapter 16 Budget Justification -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Personnel -- Fringe Benefits -- Travel -- Contractual Services -- Construction or Renovation -- Materials -- Supplies -- Equipment -- Indirect Costs -- Checklist-Budget Justification -- Last Words -- Examples of Budget Justification for Four Projects -- Chapter 17 Appendix -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Items to Include -- Biographical Sketches of Key Personnel -- Organization Chart -- Timeline -- Letters of Support -- Survey, Test, and Questionnaire Results -- Equipment Descriptions -- Lists of Advisors and Board Members -- Checklist-Appendix -- Last Words -- Examples of Appendices for Four Projects -- Chapter 18 Bibliography -- At a Glance -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Include Only Recent or Landmark References -- Do Not Include References Not Used in Your Proposal -- Include a Bibliography, Even if You Have Footnotes -- Quote Studies from the Potential Funder
Examples of Bibliographical Formats -- Checklist-Bibliography -- Last Words -- Examples of Bibliographies for Four Projects -- Chapter 19 Introduction and Forms -- At a Glance-Introduction -- What Else Is It Called? -- When Is It Used? -- Why Is It Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- Follow the Funder's Directions for Content -- Describe Your Organization -- Provide a Brief Summary of the Problem You Are Addressing -- At a Glance-Forms -- What Else Are They Called? -- When Are They Used? -- Why Are They Used? -- Key Concepts -- Formatting Issues -- If Forms Are Required, Complete Each and Every One -- Use the Forms You Are Given -- Put Forms in the Proposal in Exactly the Order in Which You Are Directed -- Complete Each Form Neatly and Legibly (You May Need to Use a Typewriter) -- Checklist-Introduction and Forms -- Last Words -- Index