Developing a grant proposal can present the team with both joys and pitfalls. Be aware of possible pitfalls and celebrate the joys. The following list was compiled by one grant team as part of their evaluation and debriefing the grants process.
Committed Team Members Not all stakeholders represented Planning Process Scheduling conflicts Humor Equipment failures Community Involvement Lack of partner follow through Clear definition of roles and responsibilities Confusing or contradictory instructions in the grant
application Staff support Juggling other responsibilities Goals clearly defined Chain of authority not clear Support of school system Difficult to match program and budget "To Do" list Lack of specific focus Available guidance Lack of attention to details
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