Dr. Frank Kardasz, November 1, 2009
Here are some commonly used grant solicitation requirements:
I. Program Abstract
- The abstract identifies the:
 | | Applicant’s name
|  | | Title of the project
|  | | Dollar amount requested
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- The abstract must include:
 | | Goals of the project
|  | | Description of the strategies to be used
|  | | Numerical listing of key/major deliverables
|  | | Coordination plans
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- Applicants must use a standard 12-point font (Times New Roman is preferred) with 1-inch margins
- The abstract must not exceed 1 page
II. Program Narrative
- The program narrative must::
 | | Respond to the solicitation and the Selection Criteria in the order given
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- The program narrative must be:
 | | Double-spaced
|  | | Using a standard 12-point font (Times New Roman is preferred)
|  | | With 1-inch margins
|  | | Must not exceed 8 pages
|  | | Number pages “1 of 8,” “2 of 8,” etc.
| III. Budget and Budget Narrative
- Provide a budget that is:
 | | Allowable
|  | | Reasonable
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- Submit the following Budget Documentation
 | | Budget detail worksheet
|  | | Budget narrative
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IV. Project Timeline
- Attach a project timeline listing each:
 | | Project goal
|  | | Related objective
|  | | Activity
|  | | Expected completion date
|  | | Responsible person or organization.
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V. Position Descriptions
 | | Position descriptions for all positions the applicant seeks to fund
|  | | Resumes of staff already identified
| VI. Certifications
VII. Standard Form 424 (see OJP Standard Forms and Instructions http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/forms.htm)
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