CGA Grant Writing & Proposal Development 5

Question 1

A proposal reviewer scores an application low because the problem statement does not connect to the proposed solution. This is an example of:

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Lack of internal coherence or alignment within the proposal

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Poor budget justification

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Failure to submit required attachments

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An ineligible cost included in the narrative

Question 2

Which of the following statements about letters of support is accurate?

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They demonstrate community buy-in and are most valuable when specific about the partner's role

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They are legally binding commitments that carry the same weight as MOUs

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They should be written by the grant writer and signed by the partner

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Federal funders prohibit letters of support in competitive proposals

Question 3

When developing a project budget for a federal grant, 'cost reasonableness' means:

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Costs reflect what a prudent person would pay for the same goods or services under similar circumstances

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All costs must be under $1,000 per line item

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The organization must use the lowest-cost vendor regardless of quality

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Only costs listed in the NOFO are allowed regardless of project needs

Question 4

A grant writer is asked to 'address the funder's priorities' in the executive summary. What does this mean?

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Explicitly link the proposed project to the funder's stated mission and funding focus areas

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Summarize the funder's annual report in the opening paragraph

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List all funder grants awarded in the past five years

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Describe how the organization will recognize the funder publicly

Question 5

What is the main purpose of including prior program results or evidence-based practices in a grant proposal?

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To demonstrate that the proposed approach has a proven track record of effectiveness

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To fulfill word count requirements for narrative sections

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To compare the applicant organization favorably with competitors

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To request additional funding beyond the announced award ceiling

Question 6

A foundation's guidelines state it does not fund 'indirect costs.' A grant writer should:

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Exclude indirect costs from the budget and ensure direct costs accurately reflect true project expenses

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Include indirect costs anyway and expect the funder to waive the restriction

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Submit the proposal without a budget since indirect costs are required

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Request a waiver after the grant is awarded

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'key personnel' section in a federal grant proposal?

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It identifies individuals critical to project success, their qualifications, and their percent effort committed

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It lists all employees on the organization's payroll regardless of project involvement

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It serves as a substitute for the project narrative when space is limited

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It documents the organization's board of directors and governance structure