CPRP Grant Writing and External Funding

Question 1

Which federal program provides 50/50 matching grants to states for acquiring and developing outdoor recreation areas, making it a primary capital funding source for public parks agencies?

Accepted Answer

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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Safe Routes to School Program

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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Question 2

In a grant proposal, what is the primary purpose of the 'needs statement' (also called a 'statement of need')?

Accepted Answer

To document the community problem or service gap that the proposed project will address

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To describe the applying organization's financial history and credit rating

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To list the grant writer's professional qualifications and certifications

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To describe competing organizations operating in the same service area

Question 3

A parks department receives a federal grant requiring a 25% local match on a total project cost of $200,000. What is the minimum local match required?

Accepted Answer

$50,000

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$25,000

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$75,000

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$100,000

Question 4

What are 'in-kind contributions' in the context of local match requirements for a grant?

Accepted Answer

Non-cash resources such as volunteer labor, donated materials, or use of facilities that have a documented dollar value

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Cash donations transferred from one government account to another

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Federal funds re-programmed from an existing grant award

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Earned revenue collected from participant program fees

Question 5

Which section of a grant proposal provides a detailed, line-by-line financial breakdown of projected project costs?

Accepted Answer

Budget and budget justification

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Executive summary

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Needs statement

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Organizational capacity section

Question 6

After a parks agency is awarded a grant, what is its PRIMARY ongoing obligation to the funder throughout the project period?

Accepted Answer

Regular progress reporting, financial accountability, and compliance with all grant conditions

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Submitting a single final report only upon project completion

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Hiring staff recommended by the funder for all project positions

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Returning any unspent funds immediately at the midpoint of the project