Section 547.160  Proposal Content

Subject to appropriations, the Department shall issue instructions and formats to eligible applicants for the submittal of grant proposals.  The proposal shall contain sufficient information to clearly explain the nature and potential benefits of the proposed project.  The proposal will generally include the following sections:

a)         An executive summary;

b)         Assurances that the applicant is eligible to apply for a grant pursuant to the requirements of Section 547.130 of this Part;

c)         A description of the applicant, including:

1)         A description of the organization and the location of the applicant agency;

2)         A description of the organization's current financial information;

3)         A listing of the organization's Board of Directors;

4)         A description of the services typically provided; and

5)         A description of the applicant's participation in related programs and initiatives;

d)         A description of the activities proposed by the applicant to be undertaken during the period of performance of the grant;

e)         A description of the measurable outcomes and objectives to be achieved during the period of performance for the grant;

f)         A description of the qualifications and related experience of key project staff;

g)         A budget requesting grant funds for allowable costs and a justification for all costs requested; and

h)         A schedule for the implementation of proposed activities.