📘 Course Connection:

In PHE 630, this capstone assignment helps students develop a full grant proposal to support a public health program. The template guides you from identifying the health problem to articulating an evaluation plan, budget, and dissemination strategy—key components funders look for.

🎯 Purpose of the Grant Proposal Template:

This template supports:

• Creating a compelling and structured grant proposal
• Demonstrating the value, feasibility, and impact of your program
• Aligning with funder expectations, evaluation requirements, and public health goals

📢 A well-developed grant proposal not only secures funding—it also strengthens your program’s direction, accountability, and reach.

📋 Key Components:

📌 Introduction to the Problem

• Epidemiological and health equity assessment
• Social and structural determinants of health

📌 Strategic Action Plan

• Vision, mission, and S.M.A.R.T. objectives
• Appendix B: Action Steps with responsibilities, barriers, collaborators, and timelines

📌 Evaluation Plan

• Defines process, outcome, and impact evaluation strategies
• Appendix D includes indicators, methods, populations, timelines, and responsible parties

📌 Dissemination Plan

• Describes strategies to communicate findings to different audiences (e.g., community members, professionals)
• Appendix E includes health literacy needs, preferred communication vehicles, and feedback mechanisms

📌 Supporting Appendices

• Appendix A: Social, Epidemiological, and Educational Assessments
• Appendix B: Program Objectives & Action Steps
• Appendix C: Logic Model
• Appendix D: Evaluation Tables (Process/Outcome/Impact)
• Appendix E: Dissemination Plan + PESTLE Analysis

🔍 This structure ensures that the program is logical, fundable, and aligned with public health priorities

📝 Tips for Success:

• Align your narrative to the funder’s priorities
• Justify your budget and resources
• Provide quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
• Use clear, professional language without overpromising impact