The RFP states that all proposals must include the following components (pages) and (weighted points) for review:
cover page
- Program need and context (3 pages) (2)
- Program goal(s) and objectives (1 page) (1)
- Literature Review and Theory Framework (4 pages) (2)
- Program methodology (activities) (6 pages) (5)
- Logic Model and GANTT Chart(1-3 page appendix)(2)
- Budget (with budget justification.) 2-3 pages (2)
- Data Analysis Plan (1 page) (1)
You will receive detailed feedback from the Instructor on each draft component. In developing your final proposal, you must demonstrate that you have responded to all comments.
Both in the draft and final submissions, APA format is required for your proposal. Please make sure that you properly cite your references. (See University Policy on Plagiarism.) Your proposal MUST be an original work written for this class!! Papers previously submitted to another class for credit in that class will NOT be accepted. Also, grant proposals previously prepared (and/or submitted) for an agency will not be accepted. (See University Policy on Plagiarism.) Please note: the plan must not exceed 20 pages in length. All pages and materials that exceed the 20 – page limitation will not be considered in the proposal review. A copy of the “Reviewer’s Scoring Rubric” is posted on CANVAS to assist you in the preparation of your proposal!!!
Written grant proposal
Request for Proposals (RFP): Fresno County is home to more than 1,013,400 people1 and is in the central
San Joaquin Valley. This culturally diverse population has significant health disparities that affect the quality
of life in the county. Recently, Fresno County was awarded $10 million as the result of an air and water
pollution settlement and was challenged to use these funds to improve population health. There were no specific
restrictions on the types of projects that would qualify for Fresno County Settlement Fund. Consideration will
be made for program plans that focus on improving the health and well-being of Fresno County residents and
particularly those that address the health issues impacting residents, families, and/or children in the County’s
poorest neighborhoods. Awards will be for a maximum of $175,000 each year for a three–year funding period
($500,000 maximum for a single agency). Your agency director has charged you with the responsibility to
develop of a program proposal to be submitted for this funding. (Incidentally, the director has indicated that
your position and salary is contingent upon receiving this award. The Project Director’s salary is $50,000 per
year with benefits at 38%. Your agency has negotiated an indirect rate of .15 of MDTC with this funder. The
RFP has been announced with a final deadline of May 13, 2024 (at 5:00 pm). (Please note as with any RFA,
the deadline date is absolute!!! No proposals will be accepted after May 13, 2024, at 5:00 pm.)
To be considered for funding, you are required to submit a nonbinding “letter of intent” that includes a brief
discussion of the proposed organizational sponsors, need and proposed program, and anticipated total budget