Now that you have identified and defined a single problem, question or issue facing Boston or your immediate community, you now have the opportunity to create real change. Given the scenario that you can apply for a $15,000 grant to make a change, you will complete a grant application to submit to the City of Boston.
Please include:
A concise description of the problem, otherwise known as the problem statement (up to 250 words). Use Root Cause Analysis guides linked below to guide you.
A simple, SMALL, feasible plan to help solve the problem (up to 500 words)
A brief description of the anticipated impact this money will have on addressing the problem (up to 100 words)
A budget imagining how you could implement this small change for $15k or less. Use one of the budget templates found below to guide you.
DUE April 16h
One of the greatest challenge facing the community is....
This is due primarily to...
Research suggests....
One way this problem can be addressed is by...
The anticipated impact of this work will be...
Clearly identifies and describes a challenge in the community using data to illuminate the problem.
Based on existing research.
Plan is realistic, doable and within your sphere of influence.
Clear description of impact and outcomes.
Plan and budget are clear. Activities are clearly described by timeline.
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