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Steps of Writing a Grant Proposal for Domestic Violence Program Christy Abruzzini HSM/270

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Steps of Writing a Grant Proposal for Domestic Violence Program

When it comes to grant proposals for programs such as The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency there are certain steps that need to be taken to get the job done correctly. This agency is from Portland, Oregon. Portland is a big city with a huge population. With a high populated area there comes an increase in crime, poverty, and domestic violence. Within the last few years there has been a rise in the reports of domestic violence, spousal and child abuse. Enough to cause concern in the communitys and should be addressed.

The Organization Mission

The PEACE Domestic Violence Agencys Yuen/Terao (2003) mission is to reduce victim trauma, empower survivors and promote recovery through direct services. PEACE is committed to reducing the incidence of sexual assault and domestic violence through education and strives to challenge societal norms and beliefs that condone and perpetuate violence in the community.(2003) Ch 4

Funding Opportunities

The National Foundation has two grant programs. These provide funding to non-profit agencies. There are Small Grants that can offer programs one time grants up to $5,000.00. they

Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal must be registered charities that have an annual budget that does not exceed $500,000.00. Then there is an Investor Program. This program, an innovative program that is set up to support a total of six organizations each under an objective of the Supporting Families Program. The funding is granted for up to $150,000.00 per year for a maximum of three years.

Grant Proposal Steps

Grant proposals need to be written for the funding of the Peace Domestic Violence Agency in order for it to stay afloat and running. There are many reasons for this program to be here in Portland Oregon. The steps that are needed when writing a grant proposal include:

1. Abstract: 45 lines

Table of Contents: 2 page

Specific aims/background and significance/needs and problem statement: 3 page

Target populations: 2 page

Approaches and methods: 3 page

Long and short-term goals: 3 page

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Process, outcome and impact objectives: no max page limit

Activity plans and scheduling Timeline: 6 page maximum.

Evaluation plan: 3 page maximum.

Agency capacity and project management: 3 page maximum.

Budget and budget justification: 3 page maximum.

Summary or Abstract The summary or abstract is the make it or break it part of the proposal. This is where the biggest first impression is made on the readers and potential funders. The abstract will consist of:

Name of the agency. Organization type Purpose and objectives Specific interventions Target population demographic, age, race, gender, SES, special needs, etc. Location of the project and setting of services

Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal Relevance of the proposed project to funding intentions.

Table of Contents

The table of contents is a step that is ongoing through the process as the steps are completed. It is a list of the different sections of the proposal named in order of the way the proposal is written and acts as a guide to the reader. After the proposal is completed the table of contents should be compared to your proposal to ensure accuracy of order.

Specific Aims

There also is the specific aim section, the needs and problem statement, background and significance part of a proposal. This is the part that states the who, what, when and where of the program. This part defines the problem and reasons for the need of the proposed program, and how and what will be done to help the community with its rising issues. Yuen/Terao (2003) It should use this section to highlight the uniqueness of their situation, their unique insight of the situation, and their innovative approaches that address the problem. Instead of telling the funding source excessively where the agency is coming from (the known needs and problems), the agency may want to tell the funding source where it is going (objectives, interventions, and outcomes).(2003) ( Ch.3)

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Target Population Next is to show the target population that the program would be providing services to. This step will identify surrounding communities, warning signs, and prevention methods and or education methods currently available for this problem.

Approaches and Methods

The approaches and methods is the step that will explain intervention methods and solutions the program will offer to the target population. This step may require an introduction and summary. This section may be one of the longest parts of the grant proposal.

Evaluation Plan

An evaluation plan is the part that will show the accomplishments of each part of the program. This is the step that will show future grantors whether this program is worth funding depending on the data that proves programs success.

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Agency Capacity and Project Management

Yuen/Terao (2003) Funding source and monitoring entities need to know how the agency plans to manage the project. The agency is to show that it has the track records as well as the abilities to design and to carry out the proposed project, if funded. These track records include both the agencys program capacities and the fiscal abilities. (2003) Ch. 4

Budget and budget justification

Budget and budget justification follows the proposal. When including the financial documents, it proves the capability of an organization to work within a budget. The complete budget for program will provide the information needed to see the funding source of both outgoing and incoming revenues.

Community support

Community support is a very important step to include. Community support is one of the biggest reasons that a program will succeed or fail. Included should be interviews and letters from community members showing positive outcomes from the program. This will help in persuading grantors that the program should be receiving funds.

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Appendix and References

Last but not least it is time to add your appendix and references. This allows future grantors of your proposal to locate where the information came from and help show that the proposal is true and valid.

Needs and Problems Statement : There is an incredible jump in the number of reports of youth and domestic violence in communities and surrounding areas of Portland Oregon. There is a lack of education providing information about warning signs of violence. The members of the community are placed in danger due to situations involving the conditions and family issues the youth are growing up in. It is becoming increasingly harmful and dangerous. PEACE is targeting, the ones directly affected by the violence as well as extended family units and friends. Those that experience and witness types of violence range from early childhood into adulthood. Youth violence has the potential to transform into domestic violence into adulthood such as spousal abuse.

The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency strives to provide education about violence and its affects to the community. The wellbeing and reduction of violence of children, women and men is the upmost priority as PEACE increases awareness, provides services and education. PEACE has goals to improve the quality of life of all people within the surrounding community, and

Steps to Writing a Grant Proposal provide services modified to each individual situations needs, for example, rehabilitation programs, housing management and help to gain the confidence of being a valued member of this community. It is in good faith that there is hope that the PEACE Domestic Violence Agency is able to obtain the needed resources of funding to successfully serve the needs of this community that are in need of much help to ensure them a better quality of life.

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References Yuen/Terao (2003) Grant Proposal a Written Program Plan Chapter 3 Practical Grant Writing and Program Evaluation Brooks/Cole 2003