NCJ Number
144869
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 41 Issue: 9 Dated: (September 1993) Pages: 155-160
Date Published
1993
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Grant funds can be very useful to police agencies, and proposal writers should follow seven basic steps to improve their agency's chances of receiving funding.
Abstract
The first step is to read the request for proposal thoroughly to be sure that the agency is eligible and that the project is appropriate. Next, the problem statement should be prepared and should include a needs assessment and the people who will benefit. If possible, provide specific numbers. Next, the goals and objectives must be listed, specifying what the project will accomplish and the activities involved. The next phase is to describe how the project will be accomplished in specific terms and why the agency is the logical choice for funding. The final three steps in preparing a grant proposal are to specify the project budget, which must be clear and realistic; explain the method for evaluating the effectiveness of the project; and have at least one other person proofread and review the proposal.