| This sample grant proposal for HIV is used to | | | | of 16 and 25. It is imperative to reach every at risk |
| illustrate one approach to writing a proposal for grant | | | | students, and preferably the entire student body, |
| funds. Usually grant proposals are accompanied at | | | | with the risks of HIV and AIDS. Once armed with |
| least by a cover letter which summarizes and gives | | | | the information, they will need a support system to |
| light to the proposal. | | | | help answer questions along the way to provide |
| Project Abstract | | | | support in challenging situations. |
| Project Abstracts should have a concise summary of | | | | Program Description |
| the project in one page or less. It should include the | | | | Describe the project or program and provide |
| need for the project, the population it will serve, a | | | | information on how it will be implemented. Include |
| brief description of the project and its goals and | | | | information on what will be accomplished and the |
| objectives. The abstract should have information | | | | desired outcome. Example: This project will enable at |
| about the applicant's background and qualifications. | | | | risk students to improve their decision making skills |
| Include the amount of funding being sought. Mention | | | | through education and peer support. The students will |
| how the program will be evaluated to measure the | | | | be challenged regularly and need a safe place to learn |
| success of the programs. Write the abstract last. | | | | about the issues, ask questions, and receive support. |
| Funders may request something specific for each | | | | Additional Information |
| abstract, so always check Funders' guidelines | | | | Information regarding technology to be used or |
| Example: Grant College in Grantville, GA is seeking a | | | | anything else that might be relevant can be included |
| grant to expand our HIV awareness program for the | | | | here. |
| purpose of helping all students of the college, and in | | | | Goals & Objectives |
| particular the over 500 at risk students. The | | | | Describe the project objectives in measurable terms |
| objective is to create a peer support group and | | | | that address the needs of the target population |
| center, with phones and staff, to not only raise | | | | Example: The goal of this effort is to raise |
| awareness about HIV, but to also provide the | | | | awareness of HIV, to enable the targeted students |
| support out students need to help fight it. Our | | | | to make informed decisions, to provide a safe place |
| program has been tested on a small scale, with great | | | | for students to ask questions and to reach out, and |
| success, and we'd like to roll it out to more students. | | | | to provide a support system for students when they |
| Funds equaling $149,200 is requested for additional | | | | need it. |
| staff, training and computers for the new center. | | | | 1) Yearly assessments of students with HIV |
| Statement of Need | | | | 2) Monitor number of peer support students helping |
| The statement of need should describe the problem | | | | students |
| that the project will attempt to address. Describe the | | | | Timeline |
| population that will be served. | | | | Outline realistic expectations about the installation of |
| Example: Grant College's student population of 15,000 | | | | equipment, hiring and training of staff, etc. |
| has at least 500 at risk students between the ages | | | | |