Assignment: Abstract and Cover Letter

The Four Models for Proposal Development

Alexis Lowe

October 2, 2019

Walden University

Individual Model

According to the text of Gitlin & Lyon (2014) only has ONE of the defining characteristics that are a basic requirement of any project which consists of a clear statement of goals, expectations and procedures.

Unlike the other three model, the individual model is less viable when it comes to large projects as it doesn’t have the necessary components to involvement diversity in multiple areas of expertise and experience in participating in more than one organization preventing the individual from moving forward in their project implementation.

The individual model is only effective in four situations such as:

Small pilot grant offers under $50,000

When an experienced investigator who has a well developed agenda is an expert in all aspects of the project

Advance a career through competition

Teach doctoral and postdoctoral students how to become independent investigators to begin a research study

Consultative Model

An extension of the individual model, but in using this model one develops a project idea and then asks for assistance from other experts who can contribute their specific skills and expertise

This model consists of six defining characteristics, yet the investigator hired by the review panel must have an open communication in order to effectively explain the project to the consultant and the specific expectations for his or her work

This model is best suitable for individuals who have adequate knowledge and skills to perform major activities, but they need technical expertise in well-defined areas such as those in social service and healthcare facilities.

Cooperative Model

Contains two types of cooperative models:

The initiator of the project defines the scope of involvement, but decided to hire experts to work on particular areas of the project in order to get it implemented

The initiator of the project defines the scope of involvement and assign group activities for experts who have different or sometimes similar expertise of the project.

It also contain an cooperative arrangement as is involves multiple sites, institutions and laboratories to participate in a project to a common end

Collaborative Model

This model is not an extension, but helps to build on the cooperative model as it is built around working groups; each individual in the group has to contribute to a task independently to work on all aspect of the project (Gitlin & Lyon, 2014).

This model requires both individual and collective actions who are mutually accountable to get the project done.

Members of the project have to reflect experts who work together in order to build each other’s strength, backgrounds and experiences.

Comparison of the (4) models for Proposal Development

According to the text of Gitlin & Lyon (2014) each of the four models offer diverse approaches to developing a project idea and grant writing. No model is superior or more effective than the other, as one model doesn’t exclude the other.

Each model has the same first defining characteristics of clear statement of foals, expectations and procedures.Yet, they all have their own unique advantages and disadvantages to how they will help us organize a grant proposal and get it implemented then funded.

The Model for my Youth Community Homeless Shelter

The cooperative model relates closely to my program of implementing a community youth homeless shelter. I have knowledge that is useful to teachers, parents and those in the community working with children who are experiencing homelessness. Yet, I lack experience in the network to disseminate materials with the community to prevent youth homelessness.

The youth homeless shelter has the goal to decrease youth homelessness and increase skills in youth that will allow them to survive in this world by creating low-income housing, access to affordable education and GED programs through means of mentoring students, parent involvement and guidance through counseling.

Reference

Gitlin, L. N., & Lyons, K. J. (2014). Four Project Structures. In Successful grant writing: Strategies for health and human service professionals (4th ed.). New York, NY: Springer.