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Resource: Critique Sheet that the facilitator will post
Evaluate the grant proposal that will be posted in the Course Materials section by the facilitator.
Write a one- to two-paragraph explanation of assessment in which you justify your commenrts and provide supporting evidence from the evaluated grant. (Complete the Critique Sheet AND provide an explanation).
Critique Sheet
**Place a “Y” for “Yes” or an “N” for “No” in the blank to tell whether each of these elements is present in the sample proposal. In the comment section at the end, write a paragraph or two with an explanation of your assessment of the proposal in its entirety.
Credibility Component
___Establishes credibility of agency as a good investment
___Establishes role of contact person
___Establishes qualifications of agency and staff in areas of activities for which funds are requested
Need Component
___States a problem of reasonable dimension
___Supports a client need with relevant data
___Establishes the project/program’s current need for funds
Objectives Component
___Describes measurable outcomes to be achieved
___Appears feasible in light of agency resources
___Is achievable within time frame of grant
Methods Component
___Describes how objectives will be achieved
___Includes staffing, timelines, and client selection
___Appears cost-effective
Evaluation Component
___Tells process for evaluating accomplishment of objectives
___Tells process for evaluating and modifying methods
___Tells who will be doing the evaluation
___Tells how data will be gathered, analyzed, and reported
Future Funding Component
___Tells plan for solvency after grant
___Seems probable work will continue beyond grant period
Budget Component
___Is complete and accurate
___Seems sufficient to cover cost of methods and achieve objectives
___Indicates how our funds will be used
___Provides information on other sources of income
___Will be balanced with addition of our grant
Individual Response:
I support funding: ______ fully ______ partially _____not at all _____not sure
Comments: