Grant Writing Flashcards
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What is the purpose of including letters of support in a grant application?
Answer: To demonstrate community buy-in, partnerships, and organizational credibility to the funder
Letters of support from partners, clients, and community leaders strengthen credibility by showing that others believe in the project's value and feasibility.
Which of the following best defines 'target population' in a grant proposal?
Answer: The specific group of people the proposed project intends to serve
The target population describes who will directly benefit from the project, including demographic characteristics and size of the group to be served.
What is 'grant stewardship'?
Answer: Responsibly managing grant funds and maintaining a positive relationship with funders through communication and reporting
Stewardship involves fulfilling all grant obligations — financial reporting, programmatic updates, and relationship cultivation — to build trust for future funding.
What is a 'no-cost extension' in grant management?
Answer: An approved extension of the grant period without additional funds to complete project activities
A no-cost extension gives grantees additional time to complete project work using already-awarded funds when circumstances prevent completion by the original deadline.
When a funder requires a '1:1 match,' what does this mean?
Answer: The organization must contribute an equal amount in cash or in-kind resources for every dollar granted
A 1:1 match requirement means for every dollar the funder provides, the grantee must contribute an equal amount from other sources.
What is the best strategy when a grant application asks for 'evidence-based practices'?
Answer: Cite peer-reviewed research or established models that demonstrate your methods produce measurable results
Evidence-based practices are methods supported by rigorous research, and citing them reassures funders that their investment will produce proven, replicable results.
What does 'DUNS number' (now replaced by UEI) historically refer to in federal grant applications?
Answer: A unique identifier assigned to organizations to track grant awards and federal contracts
The DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number was a 9-digit identifier required for federal grants, replaced in 2022 by the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM.gov.