Cover Letter and Grant

Running Head: [YOUR TITLE]

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TITLE

[Use this template to create your Grant Proposal. Type over the sample text when writing your content. Delete these and all instructions before submitting your proposal. Read the Grant Proposal Guidelines document for detailed instructions on what to include in each section.]

Title of Grant Proposal

Student Name

HPR 450: Grant Writing and Evaluation

Instructor Name

Month Day, Year

Title of Grant Proposal

Cover Letter

The organization making the request. Create a name for your organization

The support of the board of directors for the project. Make a statement that indicates the board of directors’ support. The specific financial request being made. Please provide a numerical amount here.

Title Page

[Organization Name, proposal writer(s) tax exempt status………]

Summary

[Describe your organization, its mission, etc. ………..]

Organizational Statement and Background

[Write background in this section………]

Community Assessment Process and Needs/Problem Statement

[Write problem statement: what problems, needs or issues…….]

Program Design (Methods) and Timeline

[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 ………]

Goals and Objectives

[Write the goals and objectives………]

Goal 1:

Objectives:

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3.

Goal 2:

Objectives:

1.

2.

3.

Program Evaluation

[Briefly describe your plan for evaluating the success of the project and/or your organization’s work. What questions will be addressed? Who will be involved in evaluating this work—staff, board, constituents, community, consultants………]

Budget

Please use this format (only) to present your funding request budget. Be sure to account for all aspects of your proposed program.

EXPENSES	TOTAL BUDGET	IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS & INCOME
Item:		Source:
Salaries & Wages		Government Grants & Contracts
(break down by individual position)
		Foundations (specify)
Fringe Benefits & Payroll Taxes:
(estimated at 20 percent)		Corporations
Consultants & Professional Fees		Religious Institutions
Travel
Equipment		Individual Contributions:
Supplies
(itemize general categories)		Fundraising Events:
Training		Membership Income:
Printing & Copying
Telephone & Fax		In-Kind Support:
Rent & Utilities
		Other (specify)
Other (specify)
TOTAL EXPENSES:		TOTAL INCOME:
		BALANCE (requested funds):

References

Last name, first initial of authors. . . Publisher, date. Title. Publication Name version, pages.

HPR 450 Grant Writing and Evaluation UAGC