Sample Grant Writing Work Plan/Checklist |
| Item |
Responsible |
Due Date |
| Application Team Assembled |
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| 501(c)(3) determination letter from IRS, proof of state nonprofit status including corporate seal | |
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| Brief history of the organization and its mission, accomplishments and partners | |
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| Articles of Incorporation and by-laws | |
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| Current list of Board of Directors including names, titles and addresses | |
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| Minutes of board meeting or resolution authorizing grant application | |
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| Resumes of project staff, organization/CDC staff, organizational partners | |
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| Documentation of cost share commitments | |
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| Original cover letter and signed forms | |
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| Original letter to SPOC (if applicable) | |
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| Congressional District Number | |
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| Geographical boundaries/Census blocks of project area | |
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| Most recent population, poverty statistics, unemployment rates for service area AND data sources (also # and % receiving TANF, if possible) | |
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| List of grants received (amount/funder) and indicate whether or not FBCO has been delinquent on grant activities, report or audit requirements | |
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| Description of activities in area receiving funds | |
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| Experience or linkages with organizations who have experience in area of need | |
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| Documentation to demonstrate sound management practices, progress reporting and audit requirements, such as, manual, memo, statement | |
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| Audit or CPA letter (or if CPA not hired, signed statement by Executive | |
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| Director and Treasurer) to confirm sufficiency of financial management system | |
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| Strategic Plan/Report or other documentation that identifies needs for program intervention | |
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| Current Status/Need/Description of project | |
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| Map(s) of project area | |
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| Any committed or potential funding sources, or partnership agreements | |
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| Discussion of how grant funds with be used | |
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| Budget and Narrative | |
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| Support letters and testimonials from concerned interests other than the applicant |
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