Students will work independently on this assignment. The task is to choose an area of interest related to the human service field and develop a grant proposal. 

This assignment has two components: a final grant proposal and a PowerPoint presentation of the grant proposal. Each student working independently, must: (1) Identify a fundable program, service or focus (2) Identify a potential funding source (3) Develop a grant proposal.

Requests for Proposals (RFP) may include unique requirements that you must read carefully and follow, many grant proposals are often organized in distinct sections. These sections have different titles depending on the guidelines specified by the granting organization, but they frequently serve the same purposes.

The grant proposal must include the following: Title/Cover Page Abstract/Executive Summary 1. Introduction – Statement of the Problem, Purpose of Research, and Significance of Research Background – Literature Survey/Review 2. Program Description Goals, Objectives and Methods/Activities 3. Project Personnel and Narrative 4. Budget Request – Budget Justification and Future Funding Plans/Sustainability 5. Evaluation Plan 6. Dissemination Plan 7. References Appendices Supplemental Materials: Cover Letter Organizational Information – Description of Relevant Institutional Resources Supporting Documents