Grant Writing & Proposal Budgets Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a 'needs statement' (or statement of need) in a grant proposal?
Answer: To document the problem or gap the proposed project will address using data
The needs statement uses data and evidence to establish that a significant problem exists which the proposed project will address.
Which type of grant is typically awarded to support an organization's general operations rather than a specific project?
Answer: General operating support grant
General operating support grants provide unrestricted or broadly flexible funding for an organization's overall operations and mission.
When a funder specifies that indirect costs cannot exceed 15% of direct costs, this is called a:
Answer: Indirect cost cap or ceiling
An indirect cost cap is a funder-imposed limit restricting the percentage of indirect costs that can be charged to the grant.
What is a 'letter of inquiry' (LOI) in the grant seeking process?
Answer: A brief initial submission to gauge funder interest before a full proposal
A letter of inquiry is a short, preliminary document sent to a funder to determine if a full proposal invitation is appropriate.
In a grant proposal budget, 'fringe benefits' typically include:
Answer: Employer-paid payroll taxes, health insurance, and retirement contributions
Fringe benefits are the non-wage employment costs paid by the employer on behalf of employees, such as FICA, health insurance, and retirement.
Which federal regulation governs cost principles for nonprofit organizations receiving federal awards?
Answer: 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
2 CFR Part 200, known as the Uniform Guidance, consolidates federal regulations for grants management including allowable costs for nonprofits.
What distinguishes 'outputs' from 'outcomes' in a grant proposal's program goals?
Answer: Outputs are the direct products of activities; outcomes are the changes or benefits resulting from those products
Outputs are the countable products of program activities (e.g., workshops held), while outcomes are the changes in knowledge, behavior, or conditions that result.