Assignment 2: Course Project: First Half Due The final project will be a completed grant proposal for an actual or hypothetical nonprofit organization. You are to identify a community problem and nonprofit program that addresses the identified problem.  You will then assume the role as the nonprofit organization’s grant writer to complete a modified common grant proposal in response to an actual grant opportunity you will find online.  The following sections will be included in the grant proposal: A cover letter to introduce the grant project A summary of the grant project An appeal section that details how the project relates to the funder’s priorities A needs statement including data to support the community problem exists A one sentence goal statement Two objectives that measure progress toward meeting the goal A narrative description of the project including methods to achieve the objectives A related annual budget and budget justification A time and task chart that details the who, when, and how of the project components A closing section A list of appendices For part 1 of the final project you are asked to complete the following sections: The Needs Statement : Develop a one to two page needs statement.  In this section discuss the community problem that your program is designed to address and include data that supports the problem exists in the community the program serves. Also identify the nonprofit organization and its mission statement, the nonprofit program that addresses the community need, and the target population or clients the program serves. Goal Statement and Objectives : Develop a one sentence goal statement that directly relates to the identified community problem. Use the information you learned in week two to write a compelling and worthwhile goal statement.  Develop two objectives designed to attain the program goal.  Each objective should be measurable in terms of time, place, target population, and anticipated increase or decrease.  The objectives, if successfully met, would indicate the progress made toward your goal. Ideally, your objectives should be one or two sentences long. Narrative Statement including Methods : Write a narrative description of the project. The narrative description should include the methods or activities that will be conducted to achieve each objective.  Also include a brief explanation of how your goal relates to your need and how your objectives make progress toward your objectives.  Use straightforward language, avoiding jargon, and carefully proofread your document before submitting it. You want this section to be a summary that accurately, but interestingly, describes the details of your project. Annual Budget : Using the textbook, lectures, and online research as guides, prepare an annual budget and budget justification for your project.  The annual budget should be a two column table inserted into your Microsoft Word document. Click here to refer to a sample annual budget.  The.

1. Assignment 2: Course Project: First Half Due
The final project will be a completed grant proposal for an
actual or hypothetical nonprofit organization. You are to
identify a community problem and nonprofit program that
addresses the identified problem. You will then assume the role
as the nonprofit organization’s grant writer to complete a
modified common grant proposal in response to an actual grant
opportunity you will find online. The following sections will be
included in the grant proposal:
A cover letter to introduce the grant project
A summary of the grant project
An appeal section that details how the project relates to the
funder’s priorities
A needs statement including data to support the community
problem exists
A one sentence goal statement
Two objectives that measure progress toward meeting the goal
A narrative description of the project including methods to
achieve the objectives
A related annual budget and budget justification
A time and task chart that details the who, when, and how of the
project components
A closing section
A list of appendices
For part 1 of the final project you are asked to complete the
following sections:
The Needs Statement
:
Develop a one to two page needs statement. In this section
discuss the community problem that your program is designed
to address and include data that supports the problem exists in
the community the program serves. Also identify the nonprofit
organization and its mission statement, the nonprofit program
that addresses the community need, and the target population or
clients the program serves.

2. Goal Statement and Objectives
:
Develop a one sentence goal statement that directly relates to
the identified community problem. Use the information you
learned in week two to write a compelling and worthwhile goal
statement.
Develop two objectives designed to attain the program goal.
Each objective should be measurable in terms of time, place,
target population, and anticipated increase or decrease. The
objectives, if successfully met, would indicate the progress
made toward your goal. Ideally, your objectives should be one
or two sentences long.
Narrative Statement including Methods
:
Write a narrative description of the project. The narrative
description should include the methods or activities that will be
conducted to achieve each objective. Also include a brief
explanation of how your goal relates to your need and how your
objectives make progress toward your objectives. Use
straightforward language, avoiding jargon, and carefully
proofread your document before submitting it. You want this
section to be a summary that accurately, but interestingly,
describes the details of your project.
Annual Budget
:
Using the textbook, lectures, and online research as guides,
prepare an annual budget and budget justification for your
project. The annual budget should be a two column table
inserted into your Microsoft Word document.
Click here
to refer to a sample annual budget. The budget should be
designed using applicable line items and their related financial
amounts. Use your knowledge of the program and an internet
search to determine the appropriate line items to include in the
budget.
Ensure the following for the annual budget:

3. The annual budget should have two main sections. In the first
section, list all the income items. If you anticipate any grant-
related income, that should also be reflected. In the second
section, list all the expense items. Group the expenses together
by whatever categories make the most sense to you—refer to the
example attached. Make sure that the categories tie into your
narrative and account for the costs associated with your
objectives and methods.
The income and expenses sections’ totals must equal for the
budget to balance. If in-kind items are included in the budget,
include any in-kind income and reflect an equal amount of in-
kind expenses.
Include a budget narrative which provides details related to
each income and expense line item included in the budget.
Overall, you want to provide a straightforward, professional
line item budget and budget narrative. They should provide
sufficient details so that the funding source can tell exactly how
you plan to spend the grant funds if they are awarded and
precisely how you determined what the amount of each expense.
Cash Flow (or Month-to-Month) Budget:
Using the annual budget as the foundation, prepare a cash flow
or month-to-month budget. Make sure that the amounts
associated with each line item matches the timing outlined in
the objectives and methods. Do not just divide the amount of
each line item by twelve and indicate the same amount will be
spent each month for each line item. Make realistic
assumptions about the anticipated grant funds disbursement.
Ensure that you make the assumptions transparent with a
footnote. If you anticipate any income or expense being linked
to particular activity, make sure you reflect that income in the
month it is likely to be received or spent. Prepare the cash flow
budget using the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet provided.
Click here
to download the format for preparing the cash flow budget.
Place your Problem Statement from
Week 1

4. , your Goal and Narrative Statement from
Week 2
, and your work from Part A of this week’s assignment into one
Word document and name it:
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Identified a concrete community problem and included a
description of the target group.
20
Provided justification for the problem, sufficient to be
convincing that the problem actually exists.
20
Submitted a goal statement of not more than a sentence that
relates directly to the needs assessment.
20
Submitted two objectives measurable in terms of time, place,
target population, and anticipated increase or decrease.
20
Submitted a well-argued explanation of how the goal relates to
the needs and how the objectives would ensure progress toward
the goal.
20
Created an annual budget using applicable headings,
subheadings, and account names from the "Uniform Chart of
Accounts." Include a budget justification.
40
Created the month-to-month cash flow budget using a Microsoft
Excel spreadsheet and did the following:
Used the suggested format.
Ensured timing of income and expenses is consistent.
Ensured the cash flow budget is consistent with the activities
described in the project narrative.
Ensured the cash flow budget is free from typos and math
errors.

5. 20
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner utilizing APA
format. Utilized appropriate type and number of scholarly
sources for graduate level work. Demonstrated ethical
scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources. Displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
40
Total:
200
Expanded Grading Rubric for MPA6105 W3A2
Criteria
Unsatisfactory
Below Expectations
Emerging
Meets Expectations
Exceeds Expectations
Score
Assignment Components:
Criterion 1
Identified a concrete community problem and included a
description of the target group.
0–11 Points
Does not identify a concrete community problem. Community
problem is not well-thought out or substantive.
12–13 Points
Identifies a concrete problem but does not identify the target
group adequately or the applicability of the problem.
14–15 Points
Identifies the problem and target group, but narrative of the
problem could be more substantive.
16–17 Points
Assesses the problem and target group. Description sets the
stage for further discussion.
18–20 Points

6. Assesses the problem in a broad and complete manner, clearly
indicating the importance of this problem.
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Comments:
Criterion 2
Provided justification for the problem, sufficient to be
convincing that the problem actually exists.
0–11 Points
Does not provide the justification for the problem nor is there
sufficient information to understand the importance of the
problem.
12–13 Points
Provides justification for the problem, but does not
comprehensively explain the importance of the problem, nor
relate how the problem can impact an organization.
14–15 Points
Provides justification for the problem. Adequately provides
information to understand the context, though not in a
substantive manner.
16–17 Points
Provides justification and persuades the audience on the
importance of the problem, including sufficient information
related to the issue.
18–20 Points
A compelling reason is given for the problem, and the
justification is specific and clearly related to the impact of the
problem.
__of 20
Comments:
Criterion 3
Submitted a goal statement of not more than a sentence that
relates directly to the needs assessment.
0–11 Points
Goals statement is neither specific nor compelling. Does not
relate to the needs assessment.
12–13 Points

7. Describes the goal statement, but does not provide a specific
nexus between the goal and the needs assessment.
14–15 Points
Provides a goal statement and relates it to the needs assessment,
but the goal statement could be more concise.
16–17 Points
Connects the goal statement to the needs assessment and the
goal statement is concise.
18–20 Points
Provides a solid connection between the goal statement and the
needs assessment. Audience is able to deduce the importance of
the project and the impact of the work.
__of 20
Comments:
Criterion 4
Submitted two objectives measurable in terms of time, place,
target population, and anticipated increase or decrease.
0–11 Points
Did not state two objectives that met the criteria of the
assignment, including time, place and target population.
12–13 Points
Provides two objectives but does not adequately discuss the
objectives in terms of the criteria required.
14–15 Points
Provides two objectives, but only addresses some of the
specified measurable terms.
16–17 Points
Diagrams the two objectives in relation to the specified
measureable terms. Objectives are clear and concise.
18–20 Points
Expertly diagrams the objectives in relation to the specified
measurable terms. Objectives are crafted in a way that shows a
clear understanding of the relationship between them, the needs
assessment, and the community problem.
__of 20
Comments:

8. Criterion 5
Submitted a well-argued explanation of how the goal relates to
the needs and how the objectives would ensure progress toward
the goal.
0–11 Points
Did not explain how the goal relates to the needs, or how the
objectives support the goal; disconnect was apparent within the
logic.
12–13 Points
Provides an explanation of how the goal relates to the needs,
but the linkage is not explicit and could be described in a
greater detail. Does not address how the objectives support the
goal.
14–15 Points
Explains the relationship between the goal and the needs, and
how the objectives support the goal, but the explanation is not
well-argued.
16–17 Points
Connects the goals and needs. Provides a justification for how
the objectives support the goal. There is sufficient support for
the argument and the nexus is solidly determined.
18–20 Points
Provides superior and well-argued statements about the
relationships between the goal, needs, and objectives.
Facilitates the understanding of these aspects of the assignment.
__of 20
Comments:
Criterion 6
Used applicable headings, subheadings, and account names
from the “Uniform Chart of Accounts.” Include a budget
justification.
0–11 Points
Did not list and identify the primary elements of the
presentation according to the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
12–13 Points
Identifies the primary elements of the presentation, but needs to

9. use subheadings and account names that are more descriptive of
the assignment.
14–15 Points
Identifies the primary elements of the presentation with
reasonably adequate headings and subheadings associated with
the Uniform Chart of Accounts, but could use greater additional
headings for ease of understanding.
16–17 Points
Design of the assignment is applicable and consistent with the
Uniform Chart of Accounts. Headings are clear and consistent
for the assignment parameters.
18–20 Points
Excellent design of the assignment; design facilitates the flow
and understanding of logic, which facilitates the understanding
of the work.
__of 40
Comments:
Criterion 7
Created the month-to-month cash flow budget using a
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and did the following:
Used the suggested format.
Ensured timing of income and expenses is consistent.
Ensured the cash flow budget is consistent with the activities
described in the project narrative.
Ensured the cash flow budget is free from typos and math
errors.
0–11 Points
Did not create the month-to-month cash flow budget according
to requirements. Major elements were missing from the
required documents.
12–13 Points
Presents major parts and components of the cash flow budget;
however, components are either missing or are not presented in
the suggested format or consistent with activities described
within the narrative.
14–15 Points

10. Presents the month-to-month cash flow budget according to the
required elements. Format is adequate, though could be
presented in a more understandable manner related to format
and consistently with project narrative.
16–17 Points
Delivers a convincing presentation of the month-to-month cash
flow budget. Components are designed in accordance with the
specified format, and a solid understanding of income and
expenses as they relate to the cash flow is evident.
18–20 Points
Presentation of month-to-month cash flow is expertly presented
and is clearly consistent with the project narrative. Excellent
timing of income and expenses and professionally delivered.
__of 20
Comments:
Presentation and Writing Components:
Communication:
Use of tone, word choice, audience, transitions, and progression
of ideas.
0–5 Points
Submission contains no discernible overall intent in author’s
selection of ideas
.
6 Points
Submission contains random presentation of ideas, which
prevents understanding the majority of author’s overall intent.
7 Points
Ideas are presented in a way that forces the reader to make
repeated inferences in order to identify and follow the author’s
overall intent.
8 Points
The reader can follow the author’s overall intent as stated.
9–10 Points
The writer’s overall argument and language are clear and tightly
focused, leaving the reader with no room for confusion about

11. author’s intent.
__of 10
Comments:
Mechanics:
Use of grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
0–5 Points
Errors in basic writing conventions are sufficiently numerous to
prevent reader comprehension.
6 Points
Errors in basic writing conventions are sufficiently numerous to
prevent reader comprehension of majority of the work.
7 Points
Errors in basic writing conventions interfere with, but do not
prevent, reader comprehension.
8 Points
The reader noticed a few errors in basic writing conventions but
these few errors do not interfere with reader comprehension.
9–10 Points
Text is basically error free, so that a reader would have to
purposely search to find any errors that may be present.
__of 10
Comments:
Academic/APA Formatting
Use of citations, references, and structural formatting including
such elements as title page, running head, page numbers,
introduction, headings (As appropriate), and conclusion.
0–11 Points
No attempt at Academic/APA formatting in presentation.
12–13 Points
Academic/APA format is attempted, but errors are significant.
14–15 Points
Academic/APA format is attempted but errors are distracting.
16–17 Points
Using Academic/APA format, accurately. Errors are noticeable
but minor,

12. 18–20 Points
Using Academic/APA format proficiently. Text is basically
error free.
__of 20
Comments: