Grant Writing for Impact: Building Strong Frameworks and Evaluating Success

Miriam Rittmeyer, MD, PhD, MPH

 Target Audience: Nonprofit professionals, academic researchers, community leaders, educators, and healthcare professionals involved in project planning and evaluation.

Duration: 1.5  hour

 1. Introduction

  • Workshop Overview : Brief introduction to the goals of the workshop, focusing on the development of a conceptual framework, designing effective interventions, and the essential elements of successful grant proposals.

    2. Developing a Conceptual Framework

  • Definition and Importance : What a conceptual framework is and its role in grounding the project.

  • Components of a Conceptual Framework

    • A problem statement

    • research/intervention questions, hypotheses (what effects is wanted from the intervention/project), and variables.

    • Building Your Framework

    • Guidelines for developing a clear and compelling framework that aligns with the funding objectives.

 3. Designing Interventions and Outcomes

  • Intervention Design : How to develop interventions that effectively address the problem identified in the conceptual framework.

  • Expected Outcomes

    • Define short-term, mid-term, and long-term outcomes and how they should align with the objectives of both the project and the funder.

  • Logic Model: Introduction to creating a logic model that visually connects the resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes of the project.

 4. Indicators and Measurement

  • Process Indicators

  • Outcome Indicators

  • Operational Definitions

    

5. Survey Design: Pre and Post

  • Importance of Surveys: The role of surveys in collecting baseline and follow-up data to evaluate project impact.

  • Designing Effective Surveys

  • Pre and Post Evaluation: Strategies for comparing data to assess changes and determine project outcomes effectively.

 6. Writing the Proposal

  • Integrating Your Framework and Indicators

    

 7. Q&A and Closing Remarks

  • Open Forum

  • Participants can ask specific questions related to their project needs or clarify any aspects discussed.

  • Conclusion

    

Additional Resources:

  • A handout summarizing key points on conceptual frameworks, logic models, and indicator development.

  • References to online resources for further learning and examples of successful grant applications.