· Write your Needs Statement. Substantiate the need by presenting proof of need. Keep in mind that the Needs Statement must reflect best practices in grant writing.
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· Next, using bullets, list your goals, then your objectives, and finally your evaluation criteria for each one.
*Goal #1
*Goal #2
*Goal #3
*Objective 1
*Objective 2
*Objective 3
*Evaluation Criteria #1,n
*Evaluation Criteria #2,n
*Evaluation Criteria #3,n
It is imperative that your needs statement, goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria align.
For example, Goal #1, Objective #1, and Evaluation Criteria #1 must align and collectively meet the needs statement.
When developing your objectives, use the SMART objectives framework; list each of your project objectives.
· Project objectives must be specific.
· Project objectives must be measurable.
· Project objectives must be achievable.
· Project objectives must be realistic.
· Project objectives must be time-based.