Evaluation of written grant proposal
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Item |
Possible Points |
Points Given |
Comments |
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I. Is the cover sheet complete? |
5 |
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II. A. Narrative: Introduction and Background of Organization |
15 |
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II. B. Describe your request -1. . Problem statement: what problems, needs or issues does it address?
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25 |
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2. If other than general operating support, describe the program for which you seek funding, why you decided to pursue this project and whether it is a new or ongoing part of your organization.
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5 |
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3. What are the goals, objectives and activities/strategies involved in this request? Describe your specific activities/strategies using a timeline over the course of this request.
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10 |
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4. How does your work promote diversity and address inequality, oppression and discrimination within your organization as well as the larger society?
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10 |
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5. Describe systemic or social change you are trying to achieve: How does your work address and change the underlying or root causes of the problem?
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10 |
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III. ATTACHMENTS/REQUIREMENTS - A. Evaluation -1. Briefly describe your plan for evaluating the success of the project or for your organization’s work. |
10 |
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B. Organizational Structure/Administration 1. Briefly describe how your organization works.
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10 |
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2. Who will be involved in carrying out the plans outlined in this request? |
10 |
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3. Provide a list of your board of directors with related demographic information.
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10 |
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4. How is the board selected, who selects them and how often?
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5 |
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5. Include an organizational chart showing decision-making structure |
10 |
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C. Finances-4. Projected operating budget for upcoming year (See budget format below) |
40 |
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5. List individually other funding sources for this request. Include amounts and whether received, committed or projected/pending.
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5 |
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6. Describe your plans for future fund raising. |
10 |
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7. A copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) letter. |
5 |
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D. Other Supporting Material - 1. Letters of support/commitment (up to three) |
5 |
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2. Recent newsletter articles, newspaper clippings, evaluations or reviews (up to three). |
5 |
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Additional Materials |
5 |
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Overall written presentation (neatness, spelling, etc.) |
20 |
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Does the grant follow the format protocols? |
20 |
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Total: |
250 |
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(Note that both groups are proposing new organizations so they will not have budgets from previous years)
Protocol: Use a standard typeface if 12 Times New Roman Font, with one inch margins.
Narrative information should be double-spaced although bullets may be single spaced.
When possible, pages should be double-sided.
IV. BUDGET
If you already prepare organizational and project budgets that approximate this format, please feel free to submit them in their original forms. You may reproduce this form on your computer and/or submit separate pages for income and expenses.
Budget for the period: ______ to _______
EXPENSES INCOME
Salaries & wages (breakdown by individual position and indicate full or part-time)
Fringe benefits & payroll Taxes, Consultants & professional fees, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Training, Printing & copying
Telephone & fax, Postage & delivery, Rent & utilities, In-kind expense, Other (specify)
TOTAL EXPENSE
Government grants & contracts (specify), Foundations (specify), Corporations, Religious institutions, United Way, Combined Federal Campaign & other federated campaigns, Individual contributions, Fundraising events & products, Membership income, In-kind support, Other (earned income, consulting fees, etc. Please specify)
TOTAL INCOME
BALANCE
Evaluation of presentation:
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Item |
Possible Points |
Points Given |
Comments |
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Was the information presented in an organized manner? |
25 |
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Were the important points of the grant covered? |
50 |
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Did the presented information match the information in the written grant? |
10 |
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Did the group members adequately answer questions? |
50 |
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Did all group members participate? |
20 |
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Where the group members dressed professionally and did they present themselves professionally? |
20 |
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Did the group stay within the 30 minute time frame? |
10 |
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How well did the group handle feedback? |
15 |
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Total: |
200 |
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Additional comments: