CCAP Grant Writing & Fund Development Flashcards

Which section of a grant proposal provides the statistical and qualitative data that establishes why funding is needed in the service area?

Answer: Statement of need / needs assessment

The statement of need uses local data, demographics, and evidence to persuade funders that a real gap exists that the project will address.

OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) governs which of the following for federal grant recipients?

Answer: Cost principles, administrative requirements, and audit requirements

2 CFR Part 200 consolidates federal cost principles, administrative requirements, and audit standards applicable to all non-federal entities receiving federal awards.

What is the primary purpose of an evaluation plan section in a grant proposal?

Answer: To describe how the agency will measure whether the project achieved its intended outcomes

An evaluation plan specifies data collection methods, indicators, and reporting timelines to prove program effectiveness to the funder.

A federal funder requires a Single Audit. This audit is triggered when an organization expends more than how much in federal awards in a fiscal year?

Answer: $750,000

Under 2 CFR Part 200, a Single Audit is required when a non-federal entity spends $750,000 or more in federal award funds in a single fiscal year.

Which fundraising strategy is most aligned with Community Action Agency values when engaging individual donors?

Answer: Sharing client success stories (with consent) that illustrate community impact

Mission-driven storytelling with client consent respects dignity while connecting donors emotionally to the agency's impact in the community.

When a grant award period ends, remaining unspent grant funds must generally be:

Answer: Returned to the funder unless a no-cost extension or carryover has been approved

Federal and most foundation grants require unspent funds to be returned at period end unless the funder has explicitly approved an extension or carryover.