Characteristics of a Good Grant Proposal

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Checklist - Characteristics of a Good Grant Proposal

1. The need for the proposed activities is clearly established, preferably with data.  Yes    No
2. The most important ideas are highlighted and repeated in several places.   Yes    No
3. The objectives are provided in detail.   Yes    No
4. Collaboration is clearly demonstration.   Yes    No
5. The commitment of all involved parties is evident, e.g. letters of commitment and sharing, etc.   Yes    No
6. The budget and proposed narrative are consistent.   Yes    No
7. The use of money is clearly indicated in the proposal narrative as well as in the budget.   Yes    No
8. All the major areas addressed in the guidelines and regulations are clearly addressed in the proposal.   Yes    No
9. Letters of agreement from consultants state the services they will provide.   Yes    No
10.  All governmental procedures and forms have been signed/followed,
    i.e., civil rights compliance, lobbying conflicts, etc.   Yes    No
11. Detail is provided for all sections where necessary.   Yes    No
12. All directions in the proposal have been followed carefully.   Yes    No
13. Appendices have been used appropriately for detailed and lengthy materials.   Yes    No
14. The length is consistent with the proposal guidelines.   Yes    No
15. The budget explanation fit with the budget narrative.   Yes    No

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Source: Belinda Biscoe, Ph.D., College of Continuing Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

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