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Plan
Your Project
So you've got an
idea for a project - what's next?
Developing a project plan is an essential prerequisite
to successfully finding funding for a project. The development
of a project plan and proposal is an ongoing process and ORSP
can help you every step of the way. Below is an overview of project
staff planning activities.
Develop a Project Plan
It's generally not a good idea to look for a funding
agency and then tailor your project to fit the agency's needs.
You may find youself pursuing a project that is far from your
original idea! Instead, first develop a project plan. A written
plan can help you get your thoughts organized and can allow ORSP,
project staff, potential partners, and management to provide feedback.
A good plan includes:
- how the project meets the goals of SFA
- a statement of a need or problem
- a description of clients and service area(s)
- project goals and objectives
- methodology and activities
- a project evaluation plan
- estimated needs (budget)
- an estimation of future funding
- existing and prospective support from external sources
- strategies for marketing the project to partner and funders
After developing you plan, you should consider the following:
- Does SFA have the infrastructure and expertise to conduct
this project (or will partnerships be beneficial)?
- Is SFA making good use of its resources in the proposed
project?
- Does the project constitute a duplication of services?
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