Discussion: Proposal Selection Process Youth Homeless Shelter

Running head: COMMUNITY YOUTH HOMELESS SHELTER GRANT APPLICATION

GRANT APPLICATION Lowe

Week 8 Assignment: Abstract & Cover Letter

Alexis Lowe

Walden University

April 20, 2019

My Grant Proposal Application

Researcher: Alexis Lowe

Research Focus: Homelessness and Communal Rejection

Institution:Walden University

Presentation Type: Oral Presentation

Contact: (941) 301-6658

Abstract:

My research will explore the issue of homelessness and communal rejection among youths.

As per many writers, it is apparent that social exclusion is a wide construct and that requires overlook of deprivation as well as marginalization. The methodological decision that I will employ in the study indicates my acknowledgment of youth’s homeless and my obligation to socially just and fairness. In order to have a deeper insight into the issue of youth’s homelessness and marginalization, the study will treat homeless youths as collaborators who will reveal their experiences as homeless individuals.

The main objective of the study is to uncover the main micro-sociological as well as macro-sociological suggestions that the experiences of homelessness have on youths. To achieve the objective, the study will examine this approach via the usage of qualitative approaches that aid in unmasking the experiences of homeless youths. In this line, I will seek to place who are participating in my study as the producers of understanding.

This will be in line with my trust that every participant is taken as equally able giving argumentative materials to help build on scientific knowledge. The method of collecting data will be completed via center groups in which the youths under my guidelines will narrate their experience as homeless individuals (Waldorf, 2001).

Having worked with homeless people for many years, I developed a desire for social justice and equality. To have a clear scope of the issue, I figured it is reasonable to conduct a study to get relevant information from homeless youths from the general population. As I gather information, it will be easier to gain the help local organization. Simply, I hope to conduct a meaningful study that will motivate me to be more involved in voluntary works with this group.

To cater for logistics, the study will require $6000

Cover Letter

Alexis Lowe

School of Human & Social Work

Walden University

100 Washington Avenue South. Suite 900

Minneapolis, MN 55401

April 20, 2019

Community Foundation of Broward County

910 E Las Olas Blvd #200

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Application for Social Research Grant Program: Raising Social Awareness about Youths Homelessness.

To Whom It May Concern:

I am pleased to submit a grant proposal with the title Youth Awareness for consideration under the Local Social Work Research Grant Program Raising Social Awareness as discussed with Program Officer Michael Brown.

The reasons for this grant funding request are:

As per many writers, there has been rampant homelessness among the youths (Wright, 2007). The core aim of the study is to reveal underlying issues in regard to youth homelessness. In addition, the study will voice the voices of homeless youths. Based on the setting of the study, homelessness youths who have had experiences in the towns of Tri-Cities will provide relevant information about the subject. In response, the information gathered will act as reparation to the youths.

This project is in conformity with the mission of NIH and Walden University. As you will notice in the application, Walden University’s Office of Research will be providing in-kind resources in the entire grant funding period.

In case you have any questions during the grant review, I am more than happy to answer your questions or provide any clarification. I can be reached on any working day (Monday-Friday) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please, you can contact me through (941) 301-6658. Also, you can also e-mail us through [email protected]

I am really grateful for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Alexis Lowe

References

Waldorf, D. (2001). “Homelessness and the issue of freedom.” UCLA Law Review, 39: 295-324.

Wright, T. (2007). Out of Place: Homeless Mobilizations, Subcities and Contested Landscapes. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.