Evaluation of written grant proposal
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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. 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 five) |
5 |
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2. Recent newsletter articles, newspaper clippings, evaluations or reviews (up to five). |
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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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
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: