Transcript Guidelines for Success: Writing a Great Proposal

QUALITY OF
THE PROJECT DESIGN
15 Points
(recommend 5 pages)
Project Design
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Overall plan for the project
Goals, objectives, outcomes, and
methodology
Design is directed toward the provision
of VR services leading to consumer
employment outcomes.
(c) Quality of Project Design
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The Secretary considers the quality of the design of the
proposed project based on the following factors:
1. Goals, objectives, and outcomes…are clearly
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specified and measurable.
Appropriate to, and will successfully address,
the needs…
Coordinated with similar or related efforts…
Encourages consumer involvement
The quality of the methodology ...
Selection Criteria (c) 1
The extent to which the goals,
objectives, and outcomes to be
achieved by the proposed project are
clearly specified and measurable.
Goals
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General, overarching statements of what will
be accomplished (no more than 1 or 2).
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Provide VR services to American Indians with disabilities
who reside on the ABC reservation or within a 20 mile
radius of the reservation.
Related to the purpose of the funder
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to prepare tribal consumers for gainful employment
consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities,
concerns, abilities, capabilities and informed choice.
Objectives
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Measurable, time-oriented actions taken to
accomplish the goal(s) (limit 3-6).
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Stated in quantifiable terms.
Stated in terms of outcomes (not methods, procedures
or input)
Clearly identify the population group being served.
Be realistic and capable of being accomplished within
the time frame indicated.
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During Year 1, ABC reservation will provide VR services to a
minimum of 25 American Indians with disabilities who live on or
within a 20 mile radius of the reservation.
Objectives (cont’d)
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Objectives are Action Oriented
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You are doing something to/with a population
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Increase, Decrease, Reduce, Expand
Objectives are SMART!
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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time Oriented
Selection Criteria (c) 2
The extent to which the design of the
proposed project is appropriate to, and
will successfully address, the needs of
the target population or other identified
needs.
Appropriateness of Design
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Briefly restate needs
What are the key components of your
Project Design?
How does each component address the
needs and fill the gaps and weaknesses?
How will these components lead to
attainment of goal(s)
Appropriateness of Design
(cont’d)
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Design is derived from knowledge,
experience, and input
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Focus Groups
Consumer Surveys
Input from Stakeholders
Program Evaluations
Selection Criteria (c) 3
The extent to which the proposed project
will be coordinated with similar or
related efforts, and with other
appropriate community, State, and
Federal resources.
Coordination with Other
Resources
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State VR (required)
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Establishing/established cooperative working agreement
[34 CFR 371.21 (g)]
Related Services
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Indian Health Services
Education
Mental Health
Employment
Other
Coordination with Other
Resources (cont’d)
How will the tribe/project ensure the use of
qualified providers [34 CFR 371.21 (j)]
 Include in appendices
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Letters of Commitment and Support
Memorandums of Understanding
Selection Criteria (c) 4
The extent to which the proposed project
encourages consumer involvement.
Consumer Involvement
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Consumer = American Indians with
disabilities
Opportunities to participate in the
development and implementation of general
program policies 34 CFR 371.21 (f)
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Advisory Committee 34 CFR 369.46
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Membership must include individuals with disabilities
Focus Group Participants
Consumer Satisfaction Surveys
Consumer Involvement
(cont’d)
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Develop Individualized Plan for
Employment (IPE) jointly with consumers
Sec. 102(b)(c)(B) and 34 CFR 371.21 (e)
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Provide opportunity to exercise informed
choice
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Employment
VR services to be provided
Who will provide services
Selection Criteria (c) 5
The quality of the methodology to be
employed in the proposed project.
Methodology
Who, how, and what of the program
design
 Tasks/activities you will undertake to
accomplish your objectives
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Objective: recruit 25 participants annually
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Methodology: The project coordinator will distribute flyers
and discuss the project to potential consumers at the tribal
council meeting on an annual basis, as well as solicit
potential participants through collaborating partners.
Methodology (cont’d)
Describe how the activities contribute to
employment outcomes
 Highlight activities that reflect “cultural
appropriateness”
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Special Application
Requirements
Be sure your design is compatible with the
assurance statements made in response to
the special application requirements at
34 CFR § 371.21(a)-(k)