Evaluation ----------------------------------------------- Community assessment
Drafting a treatment plan --------------------------- Program planning
OT intervention ---------------------------------------- Program implementation
Ongoing patient eval & documentation --------- Program evaluation
Discharge planning ------------------------------------- Sustainability planning
Documentation ------------------------------------------ Dissemination plan
Mission statement: written statement that contains detailed info about the overall direction & purpose of the organization
Should embody:
purpose
personal values
future directions
values of the program/organization
Evaluation your statement
what core values are represented & are they representative of the program/organization?
what future direction does the mission statement indicate and is it inspiring to you?
do some research
avoid emptiness
keep it short
write well
ask others
do not settle (evolving process)
represent the program
request for proposals (RFP): call or request for organizations/programs to apply for funds
grantors: agency that provides grant money
grantees: agencies receiving grant money
program officer: designated individual from grant agency able to answer questions about RFPs and program requirements
principle investigator (PI): grantee organization's person in charge of the grant program - in charge of managing grant including program & budget; works with co-investigators
funding cycle: indicates when grant application is due; may occur more than once in a year depending on the grant
Determine type of grant
Determine grant model
Determine grant eligibility
refers to the type of program the grant will fund
research grants: fund research projects including everything from bench research in a lab to community-based participatory research
IRB approval is necessary
ex. SAMHSA grant to comm-based research project focused on suicide prevention for at-risk adolescents using sensory integration approaches
educational grants: focus on providing education for a group of people
grant writer recommends implementing educational program on a specific topic for a specific group
ex. report card model for educating about health disparities & the health status of community members; educational events organized based on needs assessment; health screenings, primary care assessments, etc.
training grants: focused on developing & implementing a specific type of training for a specific population
planning grants: grants that provide funding for program planning or for planning a project
typically, if planning is successful, there is an offer for a subsequent demonstration grant
Rare - because more grantors expect that planning has already occurred prior to proposal
demonstration grant: provided to fund programming directly
provided to support projects that evaluate a model program, a set of services, or methodology
fund program implementation & programs that have demonstrated success or use evidence-based approaches, many are related to health & human services
ex. health education grant aimed at high school students from low-income areas with the goal of increasing physical activity while also exposing them to health careers
team approach with multiple investigators each with a specific role
single investigator with possible co-investigators; expert consultants who provide feedback on the project
more than one investigator OR agreement between more than one institution; work groups focused on certain aspects of the project
single investigator; research or educational grants; traditional academic model
one institution acts as the PI and subcontracts funding to another institution to carry out certain aspects of the grant
all grants have eligibility requirements outlined in the RFP that specify who can apply for the grant
will differ based on type of program to be funded
Examples
501(c)3 status (non-profit)
public institutions
private organizations
specific state agencies
operating budget info
tax ID number
grants are trendy
the grant writing world is dynamic & transforms & changes according to trends & needs - move quickly
grants come in all shapes & sizes
fundings is fundings - start small
as grant amounts increase, so do the proposal requirements
grants are not really free money
grantors expect outcomes from grantees - documented reports of progress are required on a specific timeline
not following requirements can lead to having to return money
grants pay for all kinds of things
grants are not forever
consider sustainability when planning a grant
grants connot be the only source of financial support for a program, but can be a great kick starter
grants are not guaranteed
highly competitive - never rely on only one grant source
explore & apply to several sources over time to ensure funding is received
you may not receive the amount you request - a proposal is a proposal
grant requirements vary widely
be aware of this & prepared to review these guidelines closely before deciding to submit a proposal
collaboration is key
work with partners to gather the most accurate & relevant data to include in the grant
letters or suppor & documentation of collaboration goes a long way
if funding is not received, it is not the end of the world
grants include lots of work and many times, to no avail
submissions at the federal level often take 3-4 submissions of the same grant before it is received
review feedback & suggestions & implement them for the next round
most common: google searches, listservs, & word of mouth
have a ballpark figure of how much funding is needed so you can ensure you are searching for a grant that can support that amount
two main types of agencies that fund grants:
government agencies (grants.gov)
foundations
others: professional societies & associations (member driven); WFOT
IT IS A SALES PITCH
description of problem
outcomes for addressing the problem
approach to the problem
team members in charge of activity implementation
how the outcomes will be measured
know your audience
follow the guidelines
succinct & to the point
check grammar & spelling - NEVER write in first or second person
use lay terms that are simple to read & understand
follow citation requirements of grantor
follow page limit guidelines
use the RFP language in your proposal
tie the program to the bigger picture
be in contact with the grant program manager - make sure they know your name (in a good way)
evidence-based practice!!
seek out a mentor
recruit a reviewer (and thank them!)
be cognizant of deadline - don't wait until the last minute
create a schedule for grant planning & writing
lack of strong rationale
too much proposed
unclear goal
uncertain about future directions
too much background data
poor design
proposal is unrealistic
BPC Grant Proposal:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUTP0u5nLjuUe5RDGXBD3FLqDRi4XKs3xfyzWjDVuqQ/edit?usp=sharing
Alumni Association webpage:
https://alumni.wne.edu/s/1919/20/interior-menu.aspx?sid=1919&gid=2&pgid=956
BPC Budget Worksheet:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17aco-IXeLilTN7VoMdgStMZzLRUatTSW/view?usp=sharing