CPP Grant Writing & Program Funding 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In grant writing, a 'sustainability plan' addresses:
- Environmental impact of the program
- How the program will continue after grant funding ends (Correct answer)
- The number of staff to be hired
- Reporting timelines to the funder
Correct answer: How the program will continue after grant funding ends
A sustainability plan outlines strategies for maintaining program activities, such as seeking future funding sources, integrating services, or institutionalizing the program after the grant period.
Question 2: Which type of evaluation is conducted during program implementation to allow for real-time improvements?
- Summative evaluation
- Formative evaluation (Correct answer)
- Impact evaluation
- Cost-benefit analysis
Correct answer: Formative evaluation
Formative evaluation is conducted during program operation to identify problems and make adjustments, while summative evaluation assesses outcomes after completion.
Question 3: The SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) Step that specifically involves identifying the root causes contributing to a community's substance use problem is:
- Plan
- Assess (Correct answer)
- Implement
- Evaluate
Correct answer: Assess
The 'Assess' step of the SPF involves collecting data to identify the community's substance use problems, their root causes, and the resources available to address them.
Question 4: A Request for Proposals (RFP) in grant funding is best described as:
- A final grant award letter
- A document issued by a funder inviting organizations to submit applications for funding (Correct answer)
- An internal budget template
- A financial audit requirement
Correct answer: A document issued by a funder inviting organizations to submit applications for funding
An RFP is a formal announcement from a funder that describes the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and deadlines.
Question 5: Which evidence-based practice registry is most commonly referenced by CPP candidates when selecting prevention programs for grant proposals?
- Cochrane Library
- SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) (Correct answer)
- PubMed Clinical Trials
- CDC Wonder Database
Correct answer: SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
SAMHSA's NREPP (now the Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center) is the go-to registry for identifying evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs appropriate for grant-funded implementation.
Question 6: A 'carryover' of unspent grant funds from one budget period to the next typically requires:
- No action if amounts are under 10%
- Prior written approval from the funder (Correct answer)
- Returning funds to the funder immediately
- Spending the funds within 30 days
Correct answer: Prior written approval from the funder
Most federal grants require grantees to obtain prior written approval before carrying over unobligated balances from one budget period to the next.
Question 7: In prevention grant budgets, 'in-kind contributions' are best defined as:
- Cash donations from community members
- Non-cash resources such as volunteer time, donated space, or equipment provided to support the project (Correct answer)
- Federal funds passed through to subcontractors
- Program income generated by the grant activities
Correct answer: Non-cash resources such as volunteer time, donated space, or equipment provided to support the project
In-kind contributions are non-monetary resources—like volunteer labor, donated office space, or loaned equipment—that are counted toward a required match and reflect community investment.
CPP Grant Writing & Program Funding 3
In grant writing, a 'sustainability plan' addresses: