10:22 ill 69% NUFD117 Community Nutrition... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal In... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal Instructions and Point Allocation Community Nutrition Enhancement Grant Request for Application (RFA) Purpose The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support innovative programming that advances community health, increases access to nutrition assistance and education, and/or reduces food insecurity. The funding opportunity supports community nutrition programs to: expand program reach; enhance existing programming or services; purchase vital equipment; conduct training, needs assessment or research; or implement a new program component. Prior approval of grant topic from grantee (professor Shilts) is required, by submitting a letter of intent (LOI) with a 100 word summary of your project proposal (pre proposal-synopsis of the proposal including identification of the problem, proposed solution (objectives/methods) and tentative amount funding requested). Projects should be relevant to your field placement program and could stem from your needs. assessment results, observations, or discussions with preceptors. Ultimately, these grants are meant to help. identify innovative community nutrition enhancement projects, so that other programs may use them as a ||| 10:22 ill 69% NUFD117 Community Nutrition... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal In... Needs Statement 1 page full proposal). Grant reviewers form their initial impression of a project from the abstract. Make it compelling. Establish a clear, concise, and well- supported problem statement, with a review of the current literature (supported with at least 3 peer review journal articles). "The problem described represents a gap between what currently exists or is known and what could exist. "The needs statement should build a convincing case that the proposed grant project will solve (with at least 1 peer review journal articles). "The basic argument is that there is an unmet need in your target community that the 20 20 ||| 10:22 ✰ ll 69% NUFD117 Community Nutrition... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal In... placement program and could stem from your needs assessment results, observations, or discussions with preceptors. Ultimately, these grants are meant to help identify innovative community nutrition enhancement projects, so that other programs may use them as a model or guide for implementing similar programs. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Eligible applicant organizations include academic institutions, public entities and private nonprofit organizations, and state and local government agencies. Preference will be given to proposals that integrate relevant collaborations and budget request amounts are consistent with the project scope and outcomes. Key Dates 3/29 (8pm) Deadline to submit project topic for approval (Letter of Intent-LOI). • 4/3 Applicants notified if modifications are needed to the project topic. • 4/21 (8pm) Deadline for receipt of full proposal. Total Awards 25 awards are available through this funding opportunity, totaling $600,000. It is expected that awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000 each. Grant periods are flexible, though generally range from 6 months to 2 years Formatting and Length Specifications 12-point font, Double-spaced, 1 inch margins, number each page APA citation format Include the following sections in this table: Required Sections of the Proposal ||| Description 10:22 ill 69% NUFD117 Community Nutrition... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal In... Grant periods are flexible, though generally range from 6 months to 2 years Formatting and Length Specifications 12-point font, Double-spaced, 1 inch margins, number each page APA citation format Include the following sections in this table: Required Sections of the Proposal Description Title page 1 page Abstract Up to 250 words Concise yet descriptive title of your project * Indicate type of grant you are seeking "Amount requested . List all authors Date submitted Provides a succinct summary of the entire proposed ||| project including significance and objectives (write this after you have written your full proposal). Grant reviewers form their initial impression of a project from the 10:22 ill 69% NUFD117 Community Nutrition... NUFD 117 Grant Proposal In... Goal and Objectives Up to 1/2 page there is an unmet need in your target community that the proposed project will resolve. Clearly state the project goal (only 1 needed) and objectives (at least 2) The project's goals and objectives describe what the grant seeker plans to achieve. The goals and objectives are the heart of the proposal and they are the reason why one seeks the grant sponsor's help. Goals are broad, general-purpose statements or ideals (improve food security status of ....) Objectives are specific, measurable and demonstrate what will be accomplished when the project is complete. Once all objectives are written, they should be placed in a 10 |||