Grant Proposal

Grant Proposal

What is a grant?

A grant is a set amount of money that is awarded to an individual or an organization to complete an agreed upon project. The government, foundations, and colleges are institutions that give out grants.

What is a grant proposal?

A grant proposal is a highly detailed document that an individual or organization writes in order to convince a government agency or foundation to give a grant (money) to fund a project. The grant-giver sets the requirements that the project has to meet. A grant proposal has several sections, including narrative parts, budgets, research, charts, and diagrams.

Where does the money come from?

The Farm Labor Housing Program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Each year the Farm Labor Housing Program provides money to buy, build, or improve housing for farm laborers. The money is distributed through a grant competition.

You are an architect. Your firm wants to win a grant to build brand new housing for the migrant farmers at Sleepy Valley Farm.

The USDA Farm Labor Housing Grant Proposal Requirements:

Your grant proposal must include the following sections:

1. The Problem

2. Climate Considerations

3. Blueprint

4. Budget

5. Optional Appendices (artist’s rendering, models, etc.)

6. Final Presentation (Google Slides Document)

Your project must meet the following specifications:

Total budget: $36,000

Land area to build on: 1,600 sq. feet

Building material options and costs are available on the Design Specifications Page.

Proposals are due on Friday, May 26 at 7:20 A.M.

To receive credit, you must present your proposal.

Late proposals will not be considered.