Grant Writing Program Model & Design - Unpacking Needs, Delivering Program, Managing Budget
This resource delves into the intricacies of grant writing with a focus on program design, needs assessment, program delivery, and budget management. Topics covered include utilizing RFPs and NOFOs, evaluating methods, developing program vision, identifying stakeholders, and more. Gain insights into creating a successful grant application through strategic planning and implementation.
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Grant Writing: Program Model & Design March 2, 2022
Series Topics Goals & Objectives Using the RFP and N.A. to guide these; evaluation methods Unpacking & Needs Using a NOFO to guide planning; how to write a needs assessment Program Model Program delivery; credibitliy; capacity; community Budget Using program model to create this; attributable vs. inappropriate costs
Agenda 01 02 Recap Learning Outcomes What to expect from today s session 04 Design Establishing a progam design Review of yesterday s session and materials 03 Plan and Assess Developing programmatic vision based on capacity
01 Recap
ISBE Nita M. Lowey 21stCCLC RFP
Finished action plan 11- 13 14- 17 18- 21 22- 25 Steps 1 2-4 5-7 8-10 26-28 March 1. Prep & Take Notes Team Meeting 2. Designate Roles; Fill Application; Comm. Notif.; Contact Partners 3. Need Develop Surveys & Find Supplemental Resources 4. Survey Dissemenation & Collect Results; Letters of Support Due 5. Narrative: needs; project/program plan; sustainability plan Team Meeting 6. Goals; evaluation plan; budget 7. Budget review and revisions Team Meeting 8. Final checks and submission
02 Learning Outcomes What to expect out of today s session
Learning Outcomes Series Topic Outcome 1 Outcome 2 Outcome 3 Identify key stakeholders and partners Gap analysis representative of your community Unpacking & Needs Assess team capacity Organize a management plan Identify program structure Program Model Assess org. capacity Methods & tools for evaluation Goals & Obj. Types of success Goals vs. objectives Learn the parts of a UGB Discuss budget components Outline a budget narrative Budget
03 Plan and Assess Developing programmatic vision based on capacity
What to include Page 40 Basic program info (times, days, location, frequency, # of students) Partnerships (what your partners will provide, sustainability plan) 1 6 Strategies (recruitment, retention, communication) Professional development (onboarding, planned topics, frequency, funding) 2 7 Services to be provided and rationale (inlcude equitable access and evidence- based practices) 3 8 Management plan Organizational history (past experience, standing in the community) 4 9 Job decriptions and roles Family and community engagement efforts 5 10 Capacity and capability
Assessing Capacity Available Create Ability What does our agency already do that can meet identified needs? What needs to be developed to further meet these needs? What do we have the ability and capacity to create? (keep in mind staffing, resources, partnerships, funding)
Assessing Capacity 8 (1 SC; 5 YDS; 1 Academic Coord.; 1 SG) 6 3 Projected # of staff Projected # of program areas # of program hours/day Student program interest level Change impact Low Medium High Grade levels New programs Resources 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Conflict res., STEM, wellness Partner 1 Partner 2 Partner 3 LAC? YAB? Jane Doe James Cox Principal Site Coord.
Management Plan Time Milestone Tasks Planning tool that designs the future of your program based on the aims and objectives. July 2022 Post Coordinator job postings (HR) Marketing strategies for student and staff recruitment (HR) Site Coordinator(s) are hired Remember to include: 1. Major milestones 2. Timeline 3. Project goals 4. Staff involved in tasks/milestones Aug. 2022 Sept. 2022
04 Program Design
Identify your key needs
Academic Progress 2. Restorative Practices 3. Health & Rec. 1.
Identify your partners
Design Your Program 1. Frequency vs length of program a. How often will you offer programs in your high need areas? b. Time in each program area? 2. Program Delivery a. Virtual; in-person; hybrid 3. Additional program areas a. Use survey results to determine these 4. Family Engagement a. Frequency/day of the week b. Time c. Length d. Activities 5. Age groups a. How will youth be split up?
Example Program Schedule Time Key: 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th-8th - 8th Arrival & Attendance Snack 3:30-4:00pm Health & Wellness 4:00-4:45pm Homework Help STEM STEM Health & Wellness 4:45-5:30pm STEM Homework Help Homework Help Health & Wellness Health & Wellness 5:30-6:15pm STEM Homework Help 6:15-6:30pm Dismissal
Example Program Schedule Time Key: 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th-8th - 8th Arrival & Attendance Snack 3:30-4:00pm Physical Recreation Conflict Resolution 4:00-4:45pm Homework Help Homework Help Conflict Resolution Physical Recreation Physical Recreation 4:45-5:30pm Homework Help Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Physical Recreation 5:30-6:15pm Homework Help 6:15-6:30pm Dismissal
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
Upcoming NOFOs RPSA-YD NOFO out now! ACT Now One-Pager 21stCCLC Possible competition in March. FY13 Cohort reapply Afterschool Programs NOFO out now! Annual application process. Full Service CS Fingers-crossed for a competition next school year!
Series Topics Goals & Objectives Using the RFP and N.A. to guide these; evaluation methods Unpacking & Needs Using a NOFO to guide planning; how to write a needs assessment Program Model Program delivery; credibitliy; capacity; community Budget Using program model to create this; attributable vs. inappropriate costs
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