Go/No Go Grant Quiz So You Think You’ve

go/no go grant quiz ------------------- so, you think you’ve found a great opportunity or simply have a great idea for a grant project?

Go/No Go Grant Quiz
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So, you think you’ve found a great opportunity or simply have a great
idea for a grant project? This quiz is a tool to make critical
go/no-go decisions based on some rational process rather than "Wow,
what a neat idea‚ “let's do it!"
Twenty Questions to ask before writing a proposal:
1.
Are you familiar with the Grant Review and Approval Process? Yes
No
(If no, stop and read “Cleveland State’s Grant Review and Approval
Process” section before proceeding with the quiz.)
2.
Does this project fit with the college mission and priorities? Yes
No
(If yes, proceed with quiz. If no, stop. Project cannot be approved.)
3.
Is there adequate time to write, compile, get authorization for,
and submit the proposal
to the college 5 days before the submission deadline? Yes No
(If yes, proceed with quiz. If no, speak to your Vice President before
proceeding.)
4.
Is the project an important value-add for the college? Yes No
5.
Have you identified a source of funding? Yes No
6.
Have you talked to your Department/Division Chair about this
opportunity? Yes No
7.
Have you talked with your Vice President about this opportunity?
Yes No
8.
Does the college have a history/relationship/rapport with this
funding agency? Yes No
9.
Are you familiar with the grant guidelines? Yes No
10.
Does your project fall within the interests of the funding agency?
Yes No
11.
Do you have a well-designed plan? Yes No
12.
Does the grant administrator have adequate training to administer
the grant? Yes No
13.
Have you identified who will develop/write/package the proposal?
Yes No
14.
Have you identified grant partners? Yes No
15.
Have you discussed this opportunity with those partners? Yes No
16.
Does the college have the resources (space, personnel) to
administer this grant? Yes No
17.
If the project requires institutional match, have you identified
the source of match? Yes No
18.
Does the grant offer indirect to the college? Yes No
19.
Does the college have the resources to sustain this project after
grant funding? Yes No
20.
Does this project have future financial potential (a good return
on investment)? Yes No
Final Score: _____________
Scoring:
Give yourself one point for each yes answer.
17 – 20 points = Congratulations! Call the grants coordinator
immediately!
14 – 17 points = You’ve certainly done your homework. Looks like a go.
10 – 14 points = Looks like you still have some homework to do.
5 – 10 points = Are you sure you really want to apply for a grant?
0 – 5 points = Unequivocally, no.
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