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Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing (Part II): The Narrative, Budget and Appendices

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Today's interview with Dr. Edward Sites is the second in a two-part series on grant writing. In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Sites about the three sections most commonly found in grant applications - the narrative, the budget and the appendices. In the first episode, Dr. Sites talks about strategies for developing and writing a grant proposal . You can find the first part of the interview, as well as Dr. Site's thoughts on the role of women in the development of social work in the United States at the social work podcast website at socialworkpodcast.com . Download MP3 [27:06] Narrative Section Cover letter, letter of transmittal or printed cover face sheet form Abstract or Executive Summary Table of Contents Introduction or Background Need Statement Proposed Program Goals Objectives Design or Methodology Location Staffing Project Administration Implementation Time Table Special needs such as equipment or especially designed facilities Evaluation of Project Budget N

Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing (Part I): Strategies and Writing Tips

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Today's interview with Dr. Edward Sites is the first in a two-part series on the basics of grant proposal writing. In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Sites about strategies for developing and writing a grant proposal. In the second episode, Dr. Sites goes into more detail about the three sections most commonly found in grant applications - the narrative, the budget and the appendices. Dr. Edward Sites has devoted his entire career of nearly 50 years to child welfare practice, education and research, the last 41 years of which have been as a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work where Dr. Sites was a full professor from 1978 until his retirement in 2006. He was the coordinator of the School�s Child, Youth and Family concentration and the coordinator of the Child Welfare Certificate Program. Another area of specialization for Dr. Sites has been his expertise and teaching in the area of grant proposal writing. He is a consummate grant prop