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**## Week5RoughDraftAssignment.docx**
Complete a draft of the final grant proposal/final project that is due in Week 6.
· cover page (1 page). Format according to
[_APA style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the approved APA manual.
·
letter of inquiry (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 2.1: Letter of Inquiry Questionnaire in Week 2 to craft the Letter of Inquiry.
· cover letter (1 page). A sample Cover Letter is included on page 92 of the text. Address your cover letter to Mary Smith, PhD, as provided in the sample Cover Letter on page 92.
· cover letter (1 page). A sample Cover Letter is included on page 92 of the text. Address your cover letter to Mary Smith, PhD, as provided in the sample Cover Letter on page 92.
·
summary (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 10.1A: Summary Questionnaire to craft the summary. A Sample Summary is included on page 87 of the text.
references page (1 page). Format according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA manual. You will need to conduct web-based research for this project (e.g., identifying your human services organization, identifying community services and population statistics, etc.). Use the
[_Advanced Internet Search Techniques_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/a3575b8c-04d9-4192-a01e-5a6e0b97355b/1/Advanced%20Internet%20Search%20Techniques.pdf) resource for assistance. Provide at least three references
**Body of proposal (8-10 pages). The body of the proposal should include the following:**
· introduction, including organizational background write-up (2 pages). A sample Organization Background Component is included on page 80 of the text. You created an organizational background for the Week 5 discussion.
· statement of need (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 3.1A: Statement of Need Questionnaire (Week 2) to craft the Statement of Need. A sample Need Statement is included on page 32 of the text.
· goals and objectives (2 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 4.1A: Goals and Objectives Exercise (Week 3) to craft this section.
· theory of change or logic model (1 page).If a theory of change or logic model already exists for your program or agency, insert it here. If not, use the template you created in Week 3.
· methods (2-3 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 5.1B: Methods Exercise (Week 3) to craft the methods section. A Sample Methods Component is included on page 47 of the text.
· evaluation (1-2 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 6.1A: Evaluation Planning Questionnaire (Week 4) to craft the evaluation section. A sample Evaluation Component is included on page 56 of the text.
Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages and formatted according to
[_APA Style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA Formatting for Microsoft Word_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-formatting-microsoft-word) resource.
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Indeed, the program is called Healthy Futures Youth Initiative, and we are seeking a $50,000 grant. This amount will be used to increase the number of health education workshops as well as youth wellness clinics in areas that lack such services.
3.
Community Wellness Partners is an organization which was established in the year 2008. The purpose of our organization is to increase access to quality healthcare and health education to marginalized populations.
4.
Some of the long-term objectives include eradicating or at least preventing the occurrence of chronic illnesses and enhancing mental health among vulnerable groups of people. These goals can be achieved through activities like youth health education, mobile health screening, and fitness in the community.
5.
Our goal is to tackle the issue of obesity and mental health issues affecting youths in the South-Central LA. The target population for our program is low-income minority adolescents who do not have access to adequate health education and mental health services.
6.
Yes, the need is well-documented through the recent data on public health where it was found that more than 35% of the youths in our area are overweight and about 24% of the youths in our area report symptoms of anxiety or depression. These statistics underscore the need for readily available wellness initiatives that are developed with and for young people.
7.
We should also continue the Healthy Futures Youth Initiative by conducting weekly health seminars and health check-up in schools and recreational facilities. In the past year, pilot programs raised the level of health literacy by 30% and enhanced the level of physical activity among the participants.
8.
Within the next year of implementation, we expect to engage at least 500 youths and enhance their health literacy as well as decrease the BMI of 25% of the participants. We also plan to raise the level of youth’s awareness of mental health services by 40%.
9.
Yes, it will be done in collaboration with local schools and health personnel, with structured curriculum and mobile clinic. The initiative will be implemented over one year with assessments to be made after every three months.
**April 28, 2025**
Dr. Mary Smith
Program Officer
Healthy Futures Grantmaking Foundation
1234 Wellness Blvd, Suite 500
Cityville, State 12345
Dear Dr. Smith,
It is with great pleasure that I am writing this Letter of Inquiry for the organization of Community Wellness Partners to your esteemed organization. On this note, we are kindly seeking $50,000 to fund the Healthy Futures Youth Initiative, a holistic program meant to target the increasing prevalence of obesity and mental health issues among youths of the South-Central Los Angeles.
Community Wellness Partners has been serving the purpose of eliminating health disparities in the vulnerable populations since 2008 by offering the services of primary preventive care, education, and wellness (O'Neal-McElrath, 2025). Our goal is to enhance the health literacy of people and provide them with information and tools necessary to maintain their health throughout their lives. In the next one year, it is the intention of this program to impact at least 500 adolescents and enhance their knowledge on health, mental health and physical health / BMI among them.
This will be done in collaboration with the local schools and community centers where we shall be providing weekly workshops, health check, and mobile mental health clinics. Some of the pilot outcomes include the following: The health literacy of the participants was improved by 30% and the physical activity level also increased. These efforts are part of our broader goal to eliminate diseases that are associated with poor health practices and enhance the wellbeing of youths in poor communities.
We appreciate your kind consideration of our request. We should be able to apply for a full proposal to the Healthy Futures Grantmaking Foundation for $50,000 for this important work in the next year. Alternatively, you can reach me at phone number (123) 456-7890 or by email:
[director@communitywellness.org](mailto:director@communitywellness.org)
Sincerely,
**LJ CherRenfro**
Executive Director
Community Wellness Partners
**References**
O'Neal-McElrath, T. (2025).
_Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning, developing, and writing successful proposals_. John Wiley & Sons
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Grantseekers should be able to answer yes to each question.
Sample Summary
Since 2004, Alyson Eats has sought to ease the suffering of some of the approximately
130,000 residents of Alyson who are experiencing or at risk for hunger. Our objective over
the coming year is to provide more than 200,000 nutritious meals to hungry children and
adults on Alyson's south side. Alyson Eats will engage our four full-time and five part-time
staff members, our 50 regular volunteers, and our corporate and other institutional partners
across the city to conduct three proven programs to address hunger: our food pantry and
distribution service, which will distribute approximately 9,000 boxes of food this year; a
summer-time program that will provide meals to about 1,000 children who normally get free
lunch at school; and an outreach program to recruit donors of food and funds, as well as
volunteers, with a goal this year of recruiting 15 new volunteers and generating 4,500
additional hours of volunteer engagement. We will also pilot a new program to equip
teenagers with the skills to eat healthfully and affordably for life, beginning with a class of
30 young people. The Fiscal Year 2020 budget of Alyson Eats is $1,352,016. We appreciate
the Future Foundation's consideration of a $50,000 general support grant for the one-year
period beginning January 1.
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 1 of 4
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: Summary QuestionnaireWORKSHEET 10.1
What is the identity of the organization, and what is its mission?
What is the proposed program or project (title, purpose, target population)?
Why is the proposed program or project important?
What will be accomplished by this program or project during the time period of the
grant?
Why should the organization be the one to do the program or project (credibility
statement)?
How much will the program or project cost during the grant time period? How much is
being requested from this funder?
Public Funding: Proposal Summary
Many but not all public funding applications may require an executive summary, sometimes
called a . Keep in mind that, if funded, these statements often become the proposal abstract
description of your work in publications and websites. Be sure to stick to character limitations and
follow all instructions on exactly what to include.
Helpful Hint
Don't try to write the summary first. Wait until you've finished writing the entire application.
When developing an executive summary, you can often start by pulling the first one or two
sentences from each section into a paragraph and editing from there. The lead sentences,
which you've already written with help from this guide, will introduce the main idea from
each section, which you can now edit into a summary of the whole.
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 2 of 4
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Summary Review Questions
Does the summary clearly identify the applicant(s)?
Does it describe the need to be addressed and the objectives to be achieved?
Does it mention the total program or project cost and the amount of funding requested?
Is it brief (no more than two pages maximum)?
Would a potential funder who read only the summary know the most important points about
the organization and its project or program?
Helpful Hint
Be consistent. Now is not the time to introduce new information. Everything in the summary
should already be part of the full proposal.
It is now time to assemble the entire proposal package, which is .Step 11
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
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Step 11
Submitting the Application
IN THIS STEP, GRANTSEEKERS LEARN how to submit their application, including
attachments. This step takes on a particular significance in light of the seismic shift in the funding
world, from paper grant submissions to online submissions via email to online portals for grant
submissions.
Most funders have moved to electronic submissions of one kind or another. But there are some
that still accept hard copy submissions, including those funders who recognize that there is a
digital divide that may make electronic submissions an unfair barrier to organizations that may
not have access to high-speed Internet, Adobe, or other technological tools that are essential for
online applications. As always, grantseekers should read the funder's requirements for submission
and follow them to the letter.
Purpose and Content of the Cover Letter or Email
If an application is being submitted in hard copy, it should be accompanied by a brief cover letter,
unless the funder explicitly asks that cover letters not be included. For proposals that are being
submitted by email, and not through an online portal, a short cover email is usually in order.
If writing a cover letter, craft a brief, yet informative one that will serve as the first piece of
information the funder reads. Keep the details in the proposal and don't take up time with an
unnecessarily lengthy cover letter.
Start the letter with a very brief introduction of the organization and inform the funder of the
amount and purpose of the request.
Use the next paragraph to very briefly highlight the proposal and any salient points.
The closing paragraph should thank the funder for consideration of the request and should
also indicate whom to contact within the organization should the funder have questions. The
letter should be signed by the organization's executive director, board president, or both. If
the contact person
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 4 of 4
**## Week5RoughDraftAssignment.docx**
Complete a draft of the final grant proposal/final project that is due in Week 6.
· cover page (1 page). Format according to
[_APA style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the approved APA manual.
·
letter of inquiry (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 2.1: Letter of Inquiry Questionnaire in Week 2 to craft the Letter of Inquiry.
· cover letter (1 page). A sample Cover Letter is included on page 92 of the text. Address your cover letter to Mary Smith, PhD, as provided in the sample Cover Letter on page 92.
· cover letter (1 page). A sample Cover Letter is included on page 92 of the text. Address your cover letter to Mary Smith, PhD, as provided in the sample Cover Letter on page 92.
·
summary (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 10.1A: Summary Questionnaire to craft the summary. A Sample Summary is included on page 87 of the text.
references page (1 page). Format according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA manual. You will need to conduct web-based research for this project (e.g., identifying your human services organization, identifying community services and population statistics, etc.). Use the
[_Advanced Internet Search Techniques_ Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/a3575b8c-04d9-4192-a01e-5a6e0b97355b/1/Advanced%20Internet%20Search%20Techniques.pdf) resource for assistance. Provide at least three references
**Body of proposal (8-10 pages). The body of the proposal should include the following:**
· introduction, including organizational background write-up (2 pages). A sample Organization Background Component is included on page 80 of the text. You created an organizational background for the Week 5 discussion.
· statement of need (1 page). Use your responses from Worksheet 3.1A: Statement of Need Questionnaire (Week 2) to craft the Statement of Need. A sample Need Statement is included on page 32 of the text.
· goals and objectives (2 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 4.1A: Goals and Objectives Exercise (Week 3) to craft this section.
· theory of change or logic model (1 page).If a theory of change or logic model already exists for your program or agency, insert it here. If not, use the template you created in Week 3.
· methods (2-3 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 5.1B: Methods Exercise (Week 3) to craft the methods section. A Sample Methods Component is included on page 47 of the text.
· evaluation (1-2 pages). Use your responses from Worksheet 6.1A: Evaluation Planning Questionnaire (Week 4) to craft the evaluation section. A sample Evaluation Component is included on page 56 of the text.
Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages and formatted according to
[_APA Style_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style) as outlined in the Writing Center’s
[_APA Formatting for Microsoft Word_ Links to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-formatting-microsoft-word) resource.
## image1.emf
## Microsoft_Word_Document.docx
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Indeed, the program is called Healthy Futures Youth Initiative, and we are seeking a $50,000 grant. This amount will be used to increase the number of health education workshops as well as youth wellness clinics in areas that lack such services.
3.
Community Wellness Partners is an organization which was established in the year 2008. The purpose of our organization is to increase access to quality healthcare and health education to marginalized populations.
4.
Some of the long-term objectives include eradicating or at least preventing the occurrence of chronic illnesses and enhancing mental health among vulnerable groups of people. These goals can be achieved through activities like youth health education, mobile health screening, and fitness in the community.
5.
Our goal is to tackle the issue of obesity and mental health issues affecting youths in the South-Central LA. The target population for our program is low-income minority adolescents who do not have access to adequate health education and mental health services.
6.
Yes, the need is well-documented through the recent data on public health where it was found that more than 35% of the youths in our area are overweight and about 24% of the youths in our area report symptoms of anxiety or depression. These statistics underscore the need for readily available wellness initiatives that are developed with and for young people.
7.
We should also continue the Healthy Futures Youth Initiative by conducting weekly health seminars and health check-up in schools and recreational facilities. In the past year, pilot programs raised the level of health literacy by 30% and enhanced the level of physical activity among the participants.
8.
Within the next year of implementation, we expect to engage at least 500 youths and enhance their health literacy as well as decrease the BMI of 25% of the participants. We also plan to raise the level of youth’s awareness of mental health services by 40%.
9.
Yes, it will be done in collaboration with local schools and health personnel, with structured curriculum and mobile clinic. The initiative will be implemented over one year with assessments to be made after every three months.
**April 28, 2025**
Dr. Mary Smith
Program Officer
Healthy Futures Grantmaking Foundation
1234 Wellness Blvd, Suite 500
Cityville, State 12345
Dear Dr. Smith,
It is with great pleasure that I am writing this Letter of Inquiry for the organization of Community Wellness Partners to your esteemed organization. On this note, we are kindly seeking $50,000 to fund the Healthy Futures Youth Initiative, a holistic program meant to target the increasing prevalence of obesity and mental health issues among youths of the South-Central Los Angeles.
Community Wellness Partners has been serving the purpose of eliminating health disparities in the vulnerable populations since 2008 by offering the services of primary preventive care, education, and wellness (O'Neal-McElrath, 2025). Our goal is to enhance the health literacy of people and provide them with information and tools necessary to maintain their health throughout their lives. In the next one year, it is the intention of this program to impact at least 500 adolescents and enhance their knowledge on health, mental health and physical health / BMI among them.
This will be done in collaboration with the local schools and community centers where we shall be providing weekly workshops, health check, and mobile mental health clinics. Some of the pilot outcomes include the following: The health literacy of the participants was improved by 30% and the physical activity level also increased. These efforts are part of our broader goal to eliminate diseases that are associated with poor health practices and enhance the wellbeing of youths in poor communities.
We appreciate your kind consideration of our request. We should be able to apply for a full proposal to the Healthy Futures Grantmaking Foundation for $50,000 for this important work in the next year. Alternatively, you can reach me at phone number (123) 456-7890 or by email:
[director@communitywellness.org](mailto:director@communitywellness.org)
Sincerely,
**LJ CherRenfro**
Executive Director
Community Wellness Partners
**References**
O'Neal-McElrath, T. (2025).
_Winning grants step by step: The complete workbook for planning, developing, and writing successful proposals_. John Wiley & Sons
## image2.emf
Grantseekers should be able to answer yes to each question.
Sample Summary
Since 2004, Alyson Eats has sought to ease the suffering of some of the approximately
130,000 residents of Alyson who are experiencing or at risk for hunger. Our objective over
the coming year is to provide more than 200,000 nutritious meals to hungry children and
adults on Alyson's south side. Alyson Eats will engage our four full-time and five part-time
staff members, our 50 regular volunteers, and our corporate and other institutional partners
across the city to conduct three proven programs to address hunger: our food pantry and
distribution service, which will distribute approximately 9,000 boxes of food this year; a
summer-time program that will provide meals to about 1,000 children who normally get free
lunch at school; and an outreach program to recruit donors of food and funds, as well as
volunteers, with a goal this year of recruiting 15 new volunteers and generating 4,500
additional hours of volunteer engagement. We will also pilot a new program to equip
teenagers with the skills to eat healthfully and affordably for life, beginning with a class of
30 young people. The Fiscal Year 2020 budget of Alyson Eats is $1,352,016. We appreciate
the Future Foundation's consideration of a $50,000 general support grant for the one-year
period beginning January 1.
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 1 of 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
: Summary QuestionnaireWORKSHEET 10.1
What is the identity of the organization, and what is its mission?
What is the proposed program or project (title, purpose, target population)?
Why is the proposed program or project important?
What will be accomplished by this program or project during the time period of the
grant?
Why should the organization be the one to do the program or project (credibility
statement)?
How much will the program or project cost during the grant time period? How much is
being requested from this funder?
Public Funding: Proposal Summary
Many but not all public funding applications may require an executive summary, sometimes
called a . Keep in mind that, if funded, these statements often become the proposal abstract
description of your work in publications and websites. Be sure to stick to character limitations and
follow all instructions on exactly what to include.
Helpful Hint
Don't try to write the summary first. Wait until you've finished writing the entire application.
When developing an executive summary, you can often start by pulling the first one or two
sentences from each section into a paragraph and editing from there. The lead sentences,
which you've already written with help from this guide, will introduce the main idea from
each section, which you can now edit into a summary of the whole.
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 2 of 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Summary Review Questions
Does the summary clearly identify the applicant(s)?
Does it describe the need to be addressed and the objectives to be achieved?
Does it mention the total program or project cost and the amount of funding requested?
Is it brief (no more than two pages maximum)?
Would a potential funder who read only the summary know the most important points about
the organization and its project or program?
Helpful Hint
Be consistent. Now is not the time to introduce new information. Everything in the summary
should already be part of the full proposal.
It is now time to assemble the entire proposal package, which is .Step 11
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 3 of 4
Step 11
Submitting the Application
IN THIS STEP, GRANTSEEKERS LEARN how to submit their application, including
attachments. This step takes on a particular significance in light of the seismic shift in the funding
world, from paper grant submissions to online submissions via email to online portals for grant
submissions.
Most funders have moved to electronic submissions of one kind or another. But there are some
that still accept hard copy submissions, including those funders who recognize that there is a
digital divide that may make electronic submissions an unfair barrier to organizations that may
not have access to high-speed Internet, Adobe, or other technological tools that are essential for
online applications. As always, grantseekers should read the funder's requirements for submission
and follow them to the letter.
Purpose and Content of the Cover Letter or Email
If an application is being submitted in hard copy, it should be accompanied by a brief cover letter,
unless the funder explicitly asks that cover letters not be included. For proposals that are being
submitted by email, and not through an online portal, a short cover email is usually in order.
If writing a cover letter, craft a brief, yet informative one that will serve as the first piece of
information the funder reads. Keep the details in the proposal and don't take up time with an
unnecessarily lengthy cover letter.
Start the letter with a very brief introduction of the organization and inform the funder of the
amount and purpose of the request.
Use the next paragraph to very briefly highlight the proposal and any salient points.
The closing paragraph should thank the funder for consideration of the request and should
also indicate whom to contact within the organization should the funder have questions. The
letter should be signed by the organization's executive director, board president, or both. If
the contact person
O'Neal-McElrath, Tori, et al. Winning Grants Step by Step : The Complete Workbook for Planning, Developing, and Writing Successful Proposals, John Wiley & Sons,
Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ashford-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5842957.
Created from ashford-ebooks on 2025-05-16 23:21:19.
Copyright © 2019. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Ebook pages 102-104 | Printed page 4 of 4