grant writing final project

Running head: BUDGET, BUDGET PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

BUDGET, BUDGET PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Tenea Lewis

Budget, Budget Planning and Sustainability

Grant Writing

July 13,2020

1. Budget Template

Personnel Name	Personnel Title	Time/Effort Percentage (%)	Time/Effort Hours/Week	Dollar Amount Requested for Salary	Dollar Amount Requested for Fringe Benefits	Grand Total Dollar Amount Requested
Name #1	Project Director	100	40	$100,000	$15,000	$115,000
Name #2	Project Coordinator	75	40	$60,000	$12,000	$72,000
Name #3	Project Evaluator	75	15	$60,000	$10,000	$70,000
Name #4	Researcher	100	32	$50,000	$7500	$57,500
Name #5	Caseworker (3)	100	40	$65,000	$10,000 per caseworker	$95,000
Subtotals	7 employees	450%	167 hrs.	$335,000	$74,500	$409,500
Recreational center				$2,000,000	0	$2,000,000
Staff Travel				$30,000	0	$30,000
Marketing				$40,000	0	$40,000
Other Expenses (additional research, trainings, reporting systems, programs)				$285,00	0	$285,000
Subtotals						$2,355,000
Grand Total Direct Costs						$4,355,000

2. Budget Narrative

A budget narrative showcases and outlines the items referred to in the budget, and it is also termed as budget justification Grants.gov, 2019). It also explains the costs of the purchased items and their purpose concerning the program. For instance, in my budget, some things are recommended to supply me with the capital I require to build a recreational center that will enable unruly children to access educative activities. For the recreational center building, I requested $2,000,000 to allow the successful construction of the building. Since it is a new venture, there will be a need to create awareness that will be done via the establishment of host and hold programs, and that would require approximately $100,000. To ensure the successful establishment of the program, reporting systems will be upgraded to guarantee that caseworkers will always be up to date. $10,000 has been requested to facilitate a systematic upgrade.

Nevertheless, this budget will grant me the opportunity to identify the target audience-mainly the children from unstable homes. For this purpose, a request of $40,000 has been recommended to ensure successful marketing to the adults as they are in charge of the children. The implementation of the new production system has established a training session for the youth and adults to educate them on the importance of the program and encourage them to be a support system for the children. I requested a sum of $75,000 to facilitate the training of the teachers who will be posted in the facility to guide the children throughout the program. Additionally, I included $30,000 that will cater for transportation for the faculty and the children as well. This will also extend to the caseworkers, who will continuously monitor the kids.

The program will not only cater to children but the youth as well. There is a constant need for children to be empowered when they are in their teenage years when they need guidance the most. Children psychologists will also be employed as part of the program, to assist the children with their mental health. Additional research will be needed to ensure that the application is practical and improved recommendations will be considered. The fund allocated for this purpose is $100,000. The salary for the faculty, including the caseworkers, has also been included in the budget. The average wage proposed will be $65,000, and five caseworkers will be employed.

Sustainability Plan

A sustainability plan is created to ensure that the program continues effectively and implements strategies to guarantee successful integration (Rural Health Information Hub, 2016). It will also ensure that the funders are aware of the proceeding as it is essential for them as investors to know the progress of the program, they are funding. In instances where applications exceed the proposed budget, the funders will be able to determine whether they will proceed. The creation of recreational buildings is essential to the community as they create awareness for child care and abuse. They teach society the importance of child welfare; hence, sheltering children, they can turn to and feel safe. The program director will work with the school principal to determine how they will accommodate the children. They will also partner will orphanages, children's hospitals, and police departments. Partnering with these organizations will ensure that children are prioritized and that they can also sponsor the program and contribute towards the construction.

Partnering with NGOs will pave the way for donations and children's services to ensure the required material is available in abundance. It is also essential for the community to be involved so they can assist in the construction to ensure the building is completed at the appointed time. It is also vital to incorporate the nearby schools as they have supplies beneficial to the children. The government will also play a crucial role in this program. Together with the ministry of education, the children's department will ensure the facility has learning materials in plenty. Education is not just about books but co-curriculum activities as well. Individuals who deal with children's basis will also be invited occasionally to educate them on the importance of education further and assist them in planning for their future.

References

Grants.gov. (2019). What Is a Budget Narrative?. Grants.gov Community Blog. Retrieved 13 July 2020, from https://grantsgovprod.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/what-is-a-budget-narrative/.

Rural Health Information Hub. (2016). Importance of Sustainability Planning - Rural Services Integration Toolkit. Ruralhealthinfo.org. Retrieved 13 July 2020, from https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/services-integration/4/importance-of-planning