Writing a Grant Abstract
Read this article, which describes the basic components commonly requested in a grant abstract.
Here, a non-profit consultant and expert grant writer shares some ideas for writing a grant abstract:
An
abstract is a short summary of your grant narrative. It gives the reader the big picture and should motivate them to learn more
about your proposal. You must submit an abstract for most
proposals, but it is rarely part of the scoring criteria. This does not
minimize its importance, however, because it may be the first part of
your application the reader sees.
These are the basic components
commonly requested in an abstract. Be sure to read the Request For
Proposals (RFP) carefully to see if there is a specified outline for you
to follow that may deviate from this list below:
- Statement of Purpose: Who is applying? What does this proposal do, who does it serve, and where is it located? What is the proposed grant period?
- Goals and Objectives: List or summarize the goals and objectives this proposal seeks to address.
- Management Plan: Summarize the key features that
ensure your project will be professionally managed. Adequate budget,
agency commitment, supervision, commitment of resources, etc.
- Evaluation: Describe the key features of your evaluation methods and plans, which will ensure that the project is properly monitored and that outcomes are accurately measured.
Remember that most abstracts are limited to a single page, so you must be brief and concise. I suggest you write the abstract before you write your proposal so you have the whole proposal clearly in mind before you begin writing the detailed narrative.
Source: Veronica Robbins, http://grantgoddess.blogspot.com/2010/09/writing-grant-abstract.html
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