Grant Proposal Requirements and Checklist for SCDD Cycle 45 RFP
"This comprehensive grant proposal guide outlines the requirements and checklist for submitting a proposal for the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) Cycle 45 Request for Proposal (RFP). Developed by a collaboration of prestigious institutions, this resource covers essential attachments, acronyms, agenda, and necessary documentation for a successful application. Produced with support from Grant #23CASCDD, this project emphasizes transparency and government sponsorship. Note the disclaimer regarding participation in pre-bidder conferences for a fair review process."
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Grant Requirements Attachments Proposal Checklist
Acronyms California State Council on Developmental Disabilities = SCDD Request for Proposal = RFP Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities = I/DD
Agenda 1. Designed to explain the grant-writing process 2. Provides guidance to complete an application for SCDD Cycle 45 RFP
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 45 (2022-23) This project was supported in part by Grant #23CASCDD 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.
DISCLAIMER This is not a substitute for 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
Required attachments for the completed proposal Introduction Required Attachments
Attachments required for a completed proposal
A complete application package: Proposal Checklist 1. Cover Letter 2. Project Data Sheet 3. Project Narrative 4. Budget Detail Worksheet 5. Continuation of Project (if applicable) 6. Organization Chart 7. Cycle 45 flyer
Complete application package 8. Curricula Vitae/Resumes and Position Descriptions 9. Previous Grants/Awards 10. Three Letters of Support 11. Proposal Checklist 12. Memorandum of Understanding or Letter of Commitment (if applicable) 13. Documentation of Governing Board Approval (if required)
Signed cover letter from authorizing official 1. A one-paragraph description of the project 2. An assurance that there is sufficient financial support for the project until invoices and reimbursements have been processed (by SCDD) 3. A required statement of agreement of the terms and conditions and that the project, as proposed, will be completed
Project Data Sheet A separate attachment that is included with the RFP or may be found on the SCDD website Requires proposer, project and related contact information Signed by a person in the proposal organization with the legal authority to enter into a binding contract
Project Narrative The Project Narrative (an attachment) Abstract Qualifications Collaboration Methodology Outcomes and Evaluation
Budget Detail Sheet This is an Excel spreadsheet that lists and calculates all project costs Details for how to complete the Budget Detail Sheet can be found in Presentation #16
Continuation of Project This is an optional section of the proposal that is only included if the project will continue after the grant cycle has ended Identify the source of continuation funding Add a separate letter or provide information in the Outcomes and Evaluation section
Project Organizational Chart Provide an organizational chart for the project staff alone (will also include any sub-contractors) List the names and position titles of all project staff and sub-contractors listed on the Budget Detail Sheet
Curriculum Vitae/Resumes and Duties A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume for all personnel listed on the Budget Detail Sheet Include: A Duty Statement Relevant licenses or credentials If project staff has not yet been hired, provide a position description
Previous Grants or Awards: Over the past 2 years that benefit people with I/DD Provide a list organized by: Name of Project Funding Source Contact Person Telephone Number Amount of the Grant/Award
Letters of Support Applications require a minimum of 3 letters of support (from a total of 3 different entities) From any collaborators working on the project who are not funded by the proposed project One letter must be from an individual with recognized expertise related to the project
Letters of Support (1 of 2) Letters of support should address: 1. Familiarity with the proposer/agency 2. Support for the project being proposed Each letter must include the agency/individual s name, address, contact name and phone number.
Letters of Support (2 of 2) **Note: Letters of support may not be provided by SCDD Council members or staff, State department appointees, or entities that will receive any funding from the proposed project
Proposal Checklist This is a list of all of the required attachments Must be included as an attachment
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Letter of Commitment (if required) Only for those projects that require a formal agreement with another entity in order to carry out the work of the project May pertain to the use of funds, facilities or access to a program, school or other entity May also pertain to coordination between agencies to achieve the aims of the proposed project
Governing Board Approval (if required) Some entities have a governing board that must approve the application or accept the award If yes, please provide the proof of such approval with the application
Thank you for your interest in submitting a grant proposal to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. If you have any further questions, please submit them in writing to: Kristie Allensworth, Contracts/Grants Analyst Kristie.Allensworth@scdd.ca.gov
