Guide to Crafting a Successful Grant Proposal for California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Learn how to prepare a grant proposal for the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities' Grant Cycle 44 (2021-22). This comprehensive training covers the RFP process, tips for a competitive proposal, organizational capacity, best practices, outcomes, and more. Produced in collaboration with various esteemed institutions, this guide provides valuable insights and guidance for potential grantees. Please note that participation in the pre-bidders conference call is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the process.
- Grant proposal
- California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Funding guide
- Proposal preparation
- Grant application
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Grant Cycle 44 (2021-22) How to Prepare A Grant Proposal to the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Produced by California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) The University of Southern California (USC), University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) The Tarjan Center at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) The Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the MIND Institute (CEDD), University of California Davis (UCD)
Grant Cycle 44 (2021-22) This project was supported in part by Grant #21CASCDD from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C. 20201 Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of views or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent ACL policy.
Purpose of this Training To provide an overview of the SCDD Grant RFP process Identify possible difficulties Answer general questions about writing a competitive proposal
DISCLAIMER This is not a substitute participating in the pre-bidder s conference call Viewing these modules will not provide you with an advantage in the grant review process This will not answer questions about your specific proposal
Agenda 1. Review of RFP and Tips 2. Organizational Capacity 3. Promising and Best Practices 4. Outputs/Outcomes 5. Website Overview
Reviewing the RFP Some Helpful Tips
The RFP contains the following sections (1 of 3) Table of Contents Overview Completed proposals must include the following elements Essential criteria for all proposals Program evaluation and selection process
The RFP contains the following sections (2 of 3) Allowable and non-allowable PDG costs PDG proposal requirements and timeline Funding of projects Notice of Intent to Award Contracts and Protests
The RFP contains the following sections (3 of 3) Other terms and conditions Restrictions on outside employment of State employees
We Will Focus On Essential Criteria for All Proposals Completed Proposals Must Include the Following Elements Pre-Writing Tips Program Evaluation and Selection Process
Essential Criteria Meet the SCDD described project goal and/or objectives Federal definition of I/DD https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idd s/conditioninfo/default Do not ignore state or federal laws/ regulations Proposals must be complete
Completed proposals must include the following elements: Flyer Cover Letter Project Data Sheet Project Narrative Outcome Measures and Evaluation Budget Detail Worksheet Required Attachments
Program Evaluation and Selection Process How the proposals are reviewed and scored Proposals will go through 2 levels of evaluation: 1. Administrative Review 2. Evaluation Panel
How is the proposal scored? (1 of 3) Administrative Review Proposals are reviewed to determine if they are: - Complete: Are allsectionscompleted? - Submission: Was it on time? Submissions must arrive at the SCDD office by the due date
How is the proposal scored? (2 of 3) Evaluation Panel A panel reads and scores the proposals The proposals are scored on several factors Each factor is given a number of possible points 100 possible points (total)
How is the proposal scored? (3 of 3) Read the scoring criteria carefully. This will provide an idea of what SCDD wants in grant proposals. Be sure to address everything that is covered in each criterion.
General Tips for a Successful Proposal
Some general tips (1 of 2): Read the RFP Know the funding agency Use a highlighter to note important parts of the RFP Use a grant-writing checklist Use the language of the RFP
Some general tips (2 of 2): Review scoring criteria Pay attention to page limits Proofread and edit the submission Submit the grant proposal on time No submission exceptions are allowed
Prepare for a successful PDG Cycle 44 proposal: Know about the needs of people with I/DD and their families Develop a timeline Assemble a writing team Submit all questions to SCDD in writing Use the provided checklist
Important things to remember: The proposal must meet the stated goals/objectives of the RFP The budget must include a match amount
Pre-writing Preparation & Tips
What is pre-writing? Work done before beginning to write the grant It is very important to be familiar with the grant requirements Do this in the pre-writing phase
Tips for a successful proposal
General Tips: (1 of 2) Read the RFP Know the funding agency (e.g. work, mission, etc.) Use a highlighter to note important parts of the RFP Develop a grant-writing checklist Use the language of the RFP
General Tips: (2 of 2) Review the scoring criteria Pay attention to page limits Proofread and edit the grant Submit it on time
Preparing a Successful PDG Cycle 44 Proposal Understand the mission and work of the funding agency Develop a timeline Assemble a writing team Submit questions in writing to SCDD Use the provided checklist
Putting together a grant-writing team: (1 of 2) Grants may be written by one person or by a team A team may consist of: Agency staff or volunteers Sub-contactors A professional grant-writer
Putting together a grant-writing team: (2 of 2) A team should include: Project lead Other contributors
Questions: Submit questions in writing to: kristie.allensworth@scdd.ca.gov SCDD will issue a document with previously asked questions and answers (FAQ) There will be a Pre-Bidders Conference on March 10, 2021 (from 2-3:00 p.m.). Attendance is optional and more information is available on the SCDD website.
