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Complete the following concept check. You have unlimited attempts, and your highest score will be recorded. After the concept check, identify concepts you need to review.
Question 1
4 Points
Which of the following are components of the organizational background section of a grant proposal? Select all that apply.
The history of the organization, including when it was founded
The demographics of the community served, followed by the ways in which both the board members and the staff reflect those demographics
Descriptions of innovative programs or special services that the organization provides, as well as any awards, credentials, and/or special recognition
Explanations of the type of funding support needed for each component of the program
Question 2
4 Points
Which of the following is the main purpose of the executive summary of a grant proposal?
To outline the timeline and a plan of action for completing project tasks
To tell a story of the costs and funding support involved in each step of the project
To highlight the strongest elements of the proposal and entice the funder to want to read the full proposal
To explain how project success for each of the objectives listed will be evaluated
Question 3
4 Points
True or false? Grant applications for public funding may require an executive summary that can sometimes be called a proposal abstract. If this funding is awarded, the proposal abstract often becomes the published description of the project for websites and the media.
True
False
Question 4
4 Points
Which of the following are required to submit grant proposals for federal funding? Select all that apply.
A unique, nine-character DUNS (Data Universal Numbers System) number used to identify your organization and track how federal money is allocated
Registration with SAM (System for Awards Management), the web-based, government-wide application that stores federal grant and contract information
An account with grants.gov
A proven track record of successful grant projects with other organizations
Question 5
4 Points
A typical foundation will receive multiple grant requests for every funding cycle. On average, what percentage of the total requests are likely to receive grants in each cycle?
5% to 10%
10% to 20%
20% to 25%
25% to 30%
