1. Rockis Video Notes By Hollie Alvarez
2. 5. Project Management Plan & Timeline
2.1. project goal(s) and objectives
2.2. specific project activities that lead to meeting your goal (s) and objectives
2.3. the date you will initiate and complete each project activity
2.4. person(s) responsible for accomplishing each activity
2.5. how you will evaluate the progress of meeting each activity
2.6. when you will evaluate the progress of meeting each activity
3. 8. Appendices
4. 7. Project Budget & Justification
5. 6. Evaluation of the Project
6. 4. Description of the Project
6.1. Match the funder's priorities
6.2. Show how the project will solve the problem or need you've already identified
6.3. 3 Cs: Must be Clear, Concise, and Compelling
6.4. ***4th C: Must be Consistent with the other parts of your proposal
6.5. Discuss recruitment procedure for recruiting target audience members
6.6. Include project goals and objectives
6.7. Address personnel needed to complete the project
6.8. Discuss sustainability of the project beyond the grant funding
6.9. Talk about how you PR and brag about their help
6.10. Goals vs. objectives
6.11. Personnel Needed to Complete the Project
6.12. Project Sustainability
7. 3. Need for the Project
7.1. Problem → Need → Solution Format
7.2. Short description of the school's problem/need that your proposal addresses.
7.3. Need Statement
7.4. description of the school's problem/need that the proposal addresses
7.5. description of audience
7.6. description of the geographical area your project will serve
7.7. description of how your project will address the problem and improve the situation for students.
8. 2. Description of the School
8.1. Introduces your school or district to the foundation.
8.2. Establishes your school's ability to reach project goals, objectives, and activities.
8.3. Aligns your school's mission and services to the foundation's mission and interests.
8.4. Items Needed:
8.4.1. School's Mission Statement
8.4.2. Fun & interesting facts about your school's history
8.4.3. Proof of your school's 501 (c)3 nonprofit status
8.4.4. List of School Board members and their contact information.
8.4.5. Student numbers
8.4.5.1. Number of students in your district
8.4.5.2. Number of students in your school
8.4.5.3. Number of students in the grade level you teach
8.4.5.4. Number of students in your classroom
8.4.5.5. Percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (district)
8.4.6. Curriculum vita and/or resume
8.4.6.1. Personal curriculum vita and/or resume
8.4.6.2. one curriculum vita and/or resume from each teacher on your team
8.4.7. Similar or relevant programs your school has undertaken
8.4.8. Statement concerning any volunteers you may be using and their
8.4.9. areas of expertise
8.4.10. Structure of your School Board
9. 1. Executive Summery
9.1. The Executive Summary is the most important section of your proposal.
9.2. To capture the true essence of your project, your Executive Summary should be the last proposal section you write.
9.3. Your Executive Summary should include information about:
9.3.1. who you are & school
9.3.2. what you want to do,
9.3.3. how you want to do it,
9.3.4. how you'll evaluate how well you've done it,
9.3.5. the impact you'll have on your target audience, and
9.3.6. the amount of money you need to get the job done.