Grant Proposal

Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan

Part I: Budget

Part II: Budget Narrative and Sustainability Plan

The Budget Narrative

Budgeting is an essential part of planning because it offers a foundation for determining the expected cost and possible sources of revenue. The cost associated with rehabilitation entails a handful of things. Firstly, some administration cost will emerge in managing the selected 20 participants in this exercise. The assumption is that the administrative cost will cover all non-professional rehabilitation costs that may include wages, office supplies, and other benefits computed to meet individual clients.

Secondly, the prevention cost is a cost designed to reduce indulgence in other forms of drugs. For instance, the prevention cost for an alcoholic will focus towards shielding a patient from engaging in drugs such as opium, heroin, and cocaine among other illegal drugs (Eckholm, 2009). Preventing the use of other forms of drugs saves money because it avoids unnecessary complications that may require additional finances for detoxification and medication. Berutczyk (2018) asserts that prevention plays a fundamental role in the creation of a sustainable model for drug-related rehabilitation. A quick comparison between rehabilitation cost and the cost of addiction clearly shows that prevention is much better than continued drug usage. For instance, the annual cost of addiction to heroin is estimated at $ 54,000 in 2018 per user (Berutczyk, 2018). Equally, the annual cost of addiction to opioids grew from a mere $ 3,500 to $ 70,000 annually (Berutczyk, 2018). In contrast, investing $ 1,000 per person per year over the course of the treatment is an appealing solution to the drug menace. Similarly, injuries caused by drug engagement increase over the years due to a combination of other related factors such as cuts, broken bones due to falls, and self-mutilation are some of the harms that addicts impose on themselves. Hence, harm prevention requires a multitude of strategies that include mass counseling. Additional treatment may include specialized medical care and surgical operations in severe cases.

Equally, detoxification plays a critical role in the rehabilitation process because it helps an addict to look for alternative ways to eliminate the drug craving. Addiction Center (2018) posits that the cost of detoxification range between $ 1,000 and $ 1,500 in total. The assumption is that the clients will be enrolled in a relatively cheaper rehabilitation center with the $ 1,000 as the average cost. Similarly, the cost of accommodation varies from one region to the next and the location of the rehabilitation facility. Facilities in rural areas may have relatively lower cost as opposed to urban-based establishments. The assumption is that the selected 20 participants will be accommodated in a hall with the total monthly cost of $ 6,000, which yields a total cost of $ 12,000 in two month’s period. The cost of treating drugs such as Heroin averages at around $ 4,700 (Addiction Center, 2010). Other miscellaneous expenses are estimated to be no more than $ 1,500 per person.

Nevertheless, the identified expenses match with the income that matches the expenditure. Baiman, Heinle, and Saouma (2013) point out a best practice approach whereby expenditure occurs in different stages. The identification of the source of funding is critical in identifying the reliability of the financier (Hawkins, 2016). Hence, a multitude of financing solutions is available here to offer dynamism and reliability of the solution. Part of the proposed solution involves a cost-cutting strategy covering savings from health services, legal charges, and work productivity. Likewise, improvement in work productivity will form part of the intangible revenue stream. Similarly, he project will receive funding through a grant of $ 750,000 while other donations will be $ 50,000.

The Sustainability Plan

The sustainability of the project is based on the fact that most of the information and resources are available as needed. Consequently, part of the funding comes from grants from major funding agencies. However, sustainability involves shifting the point of focus from an overreliance on grant to self-generating revenue stream. Sustainability involves creating a consistent revenue stream that helps reduce an overreliance on a one-time investment (Kasymova, 2017; Shanahan & Ritter, 2013; Hurley, 2017; Covalschi & Lazar, 2016; Bland, 2017). Firstly, the project considered intangible benefits emanating from cost saving strategies such as a reduction in healthcare cost, which implies the availability of more revenue in sectors that need funding. Similarly. Savings on law enforcement need redesigning to ensure that law enforcement costs are transferred towards rehabilitation rather than punishment. Moreover, establishing regular donors guarantees a sustained input as long as the donations are recognized as part of corporate social responsibility.

Future Funding and Other Resources

Correspondingly, future funding considers the ability to attract more donors that will have a sustained cash inflow. Future funding ensures that limited government spending is supplemented with more donor funds for a worthy cause.

Conclusion

The proposed budget caters for 20 participants. The budget aims at showing how effective a rehabilitation process can be as compared to conventional punitive solution. Evidence shows that the proposed revenue streams are adequate in meeting the current needs. Nonetheless, future needs require relatively radical solutions.

Reference

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