FREE Grant Writing Question and Answers Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a logic model in a grant proposal?
Answer: To visually map the relationship between resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes
A logic model provides a visual framework showing how project inputs and activities are expected to lead to desired outputs and long-term outcomes.
What does CFDA stand for in the context of U.S. federal grants?
Answer: Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a comprehensive listing of all federal programs that provide grants, loans, and other assistance.
Which of the following best describes a 'letter of support' in a grant application?
Answer: A document from a partner or stakeholder endorsing the proposed project
Letters of support are written endorsements from community partners, stakeholders, or collaborators that demonstrate broad backing for the proposed project.
What is the difference between an output and an outcome in grant terminology?
Answer: Outputs are the direct products of activities while outcomes are the changes that result
Outputs are the tangible, countable deliverables produced by project activities, whereas outcomes represent the meaningful changes or benefits that occur as a result.
What is the typical role of a grant reviewer during the evaluation process?
Answer: To score proposals against published criteria and provide written feedback
Grant reviewers independently score each proposal using the funder's published evaluation criteria and provide narrative justifications for their ratings.
Why should a grant writer avoid using jargon and acronyms without explanation?
Answer: Reviewers may come from diverse backgrounds and need clear, accessible language
Grant reviewers often represent varied professional backgrounds, so using unexplained jargon risks confusing readers and weakening the proposal's clarity.