CCAP Grant Writing & Fund Development Flashcards

Which federal agency administers Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds that most Community Action Agencies rely on?

Answer: Office of Community Services (OCS) within HHS

The Office of Community Services, part of the Administration for Children and Families within HHS, oversees the CSBG program.

What does the term 'match requirement' mean in the context of a federal grant award?

Answer: The grantee must contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds alongside the federal award

A match requirement obligates the grantee to provide non-federal resources (cash or in-kind) equal to a specified portion of the total project cost.

An agency's grant writer discovers that a foundation's Request for Proposals prohibits multi-year funding. The best response is to:

Answer: Design a one-year project with a clear sustainability plan for future funding

Designing within funder constraints while demonstrating long-term sustainability shows the agency's competence and respects funder guidelines.

Which element of a logic model represents the direct products of program activities, such as workshops held or clients served?

Answer: Outputs

Outputs are the measurable, countable products of activities (e.g., number of training sessions delivered), distinct from outcomes which measure change.

When preparing a grant budget, 'in-kind contributions' are best described as:

Answer: Non-cash resources such as volunteer time or donated goods that support the project

In-kind contributions are non-monetary resources—volunteer hours, donated space, or materials—that have a documentable dollar value.

A CCAP professional notices that 80% of the agency's revenue comes from one federal grant. The most appropriate action is to:

Answer: Develop a diversification plan targeting new foundations, local government, and earned income sources

Over-reliance on a single funding source is a critical sustainability risk; diversification across funding types and sources is the standard corrective action.