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Discussion Post: Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan

The budget is a crucial piece in the logical progression of developing your proposal. Look back at the other key components-needs statement, objectives, goals, methodology, and evaluation-and consider how these pieces must be represented in and supported by the budget. One can see why a funding reviewer might begin by looking at a budget. It should fully, clearly, and succinctly depict the story of the project. The budget narrative expands upon the line items of a budget, offering further explanation of costs and needs, as appropriate.

A sustainability plan explains to funders how you will continue a project after funding has been exhausted. Not only does this plan demonstrate a proactive stance toward your project, but it also provides a funder assurance that its interests will be served beyond the project timeframe.

In preparation for this Discussion, consider the components of your project that you have determined to this point. Review this module's Learning Resources that focus on the budget, budget narrative, and sustainability plan. Note: You may select one of the two budget formats for your Discussion post: the budget example on pp. 206-208.

Task

Post the following to the Discussion board:

Your Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan. Include a brief description of your project to provide context to your colleagues.

Project Idea: Addressing LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Project Description: My proposal addresses LGBTQ+ housing, employment, and healthcare discrimination. The project's key aims include awareness, legislative reforms, and tools to help LGBTQ+ individuals overcome these problems.

Needs Addressed: The initiative addresses the urgent need to end LGBTQ+ systematic discrimination in vital life areas. Housing instability, employment uncertainty, and healthcare inequality affect their well-being. The initiative promotes diversity, equality, and social justice through meeting these requirements.

Attraction to Potential Funders: This project's social justice and human rights goals may attract donors. Funders promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion may realize the need to fight LGBTQ+ discrimination. The project's multi-faceted approach-awareness campaigns, legislative lobbying, and resource provision-shows a complete plan for a substantial effect.

Distinguishing factors: My project's approach differentiates it from other LGBTQ+ discrimination campaigns. I provide a more holistic approach by addressing housing, employment, and healthcare discrimination. The project's emphasis on policy advocacy and equipping citizens with fundamental tools distinguishes it from projects that raise awareness or modify laws.

In conclusion, requesting a grant to address LGBTQ+ housing, employment, and healthcare discrimination is worthwhile. This initiative fulfills my objective and addresses a social need. By raising awareness, campaigning for legislative changes, and offering resources, we empower LGBTQ+ individuals and create a more equitable and inclusive society. Careful research and strategic presentation will overcome grant writing hurdles, including articulating the project's relevance and sustainability, to make a convincing case for supporting this vital effort.

Grant Writing- Budget Worksheet

Personnel Name	Personnel Title	Time/Effort Percentage (%)	Time/Effort Hours/Week	Dollar Amount Requested for Salary	Dollar Amount Requested for Fringe Benefits	Grand Total Dollar Amount Requested
Name #1	Project Director
Name #2	Project Coordinator
Name #3	Clinical Coordinator
Name #4	Academic Coordinator
Name #5	Project Evaluator
Name #6	Project Secretary
Subtotals
Consultant Costs
Contracts
Staff Travel
Itemized Equipment
Supplies (itemize by category)
Other Expenses
Subtotals
Grand Total Direct Costs