3.7: Project Timeline

Your timeline should detail the objectives you wish to meet, each activity that will occur to achieve each objective or goal when each activity will occur, and the person or department responsible for performing the activity.

It is best to provide a visual timeline, such as a chart, to make it easy for grant reviewers to assess and understand what you plan to do quickly.

This chart offers an example of an implementation plan:

Objectives	Activities	Timeframe	Responsible Personnel
Increase student retention by implementing case management support for all new students by July 1.	Bid on and purchase a student advising tracking system	Jan. 1 – Feb. 15	Director of Student Success Purchasing Department
	Install and test the new system	Feb. 15 – March 3	Instructional Technology Department
	Train faculty and student advisors	March 4 – May 15	Vendor Director of Student Success
	Pilot summer cohort of allied health students for a four-week term	May 16 – June 15	Advisors Allied Health Faculty
	Review process and make necessary process and system adjustments	June 15 – June 30	Director of Student Success Instructional Technology Department Advisors Faculty
	Begin full system use for all new enrollees	July 1	Advisor Faculty
2. –	–	–	–

Timeline Examples Page

See these examples of simple table and chart timelines from Unit 1.
Method, Schedule, and Qualifications Page

Review the following method, schedule, and qualifications sections of this article we read in Unit 1 to reinforce some best practices in project planning.
Example Implementation Plan Page

Review this detailed implementation plan for a project at a hospital. It provides a good, concise example of laying out steps, team members, and their responsibilities.