The submission should follow the instructions provided on the Grant Proposal (RFP), include the project goal(s), SMART objectives, and activity timelines chart.
Section 2 – [2 ½ – 3 pages]
Description of Proposed Research – (Including Method and Approach, Project Activity, Methodology and Outcomes) Now that you are established a need for your project, you have to describe your project This section is the heart of the proposal and is the primary concern of the technical grant reviewers. • Describe why you/your organization are the best one to do what you propose to do? Is it an extension of successful, innovative work or a pilot project you already completed? Be realistic about what can be accomplished. • Discuss why you chose to address the issue in the manner that you have. Are there other approaches? If so, why are not they appropriate to the situation? Be clear about the focus of the research • Be explicit about any assumptions or hypotheses the research method rests upon. • What are the goals of your project or your research questions? • What are the goals of your project? • Be realistic about what can be accomplished (SMART Objectives – specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) and who will do them? • Be certain that the connection between the research objectives and the research method is evident. • Be as detailed as possible about the schedule of the proposed work. Describe the specific activities involved. • Present a timeline of activities. Tables and charts work best here. They crystallize data, break up pages of narrative, and convey extensive information well in a limited space. • Discuss the specific outcomes to be achieved? What will change? • What will your project’s outcomes be? • How are you going to achieve those outcomes? What methods will you use? • How will you measure or recognize your project’s achievements? • How can you be sure that your project will productively respond to the need or problem? Be specific about the means of evaluating the data (Section 3) or the conclusions. Several of the following questions focus on the impact your project will have. Delineating the impact is important because funders want to see that you have clearly established the realistic benefits of your work along with how you plan to verify and assess your achievements.
