by Kümmel » Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:36 pm
Congrats! Project based fellowships are very common and differ a lot from org to org. It really depends what kind of org they are. The SJI people should have some pretty solid examples for you and give you feedback on what you draft.
I think this resource (which is pretty old), gives you a general picture of what should be included:
Program or Project Description. Having defined the problem in the introduction, you should
use the body of your proposal to explain exactly what you intend to do. For example, if the problem is
employment issues affecting immigrant workers in Alameda County, and your objective is to provide legal
services to assist these individuals in exercising their rights as workers, you need to set out exactly how you
plan to do this. For example, are you planning to compose and distribute an educational brochure? Do
community outreach? Provide direct legal services to individuals with employment-related problems?
Assist them in filing workers= compensation claims? Union organizing? Network with church and
community groups? Identify potential law reform or impact litigation cases?
Describe the activities you propose with specificity and according to a timeline. Explain what will
be done, as well as when and how. Do not propose to do too much, or you run the risk of sounding scattered
and inefficient. Describe the organizational structure and staff, facilities, or other resources that will be part
of the project. Provide a proposed budget (an explanation is often helpful) that includes expenses such as
salaries, benefits, consultants, rental, telephone, travel, supplies, equipment, printing and duplicating. Do not
forget to disclose income, for example, if any fees or other funding dollars are anticipated. Provide criteria
for evaluation of your project. Mention additional funding available and dedicated support from the
community. Funders are reluctant to support projects which end when the grant expires; better proposals
describe strategies for long-term project viability. Also include a discussion of the level of coordination that
you anticipate with other community service providers.
Conclude your proposal with a somewhat more personal statement attesting to your capability to
undertake the project or program, including your background, experience, familiarity with the community or
constituency you propose to serve, references, skills, and, most importantly, your interest and commitment.
Do not merely repeat the information in your resume; link your qualifications to the task at hand and the
objectives of the funding organization.
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/fell ... g_2005.pdf
of course you're not trying to get a grant, because you already have the money. But if this org wants you to have a project proposal this is a starting point.
Congrats! Project based fellowships are very common and differ a lot from org to org. It really depends what kind of org they are. The SJI people should have some pretty solid examples for you and give you feedback on what you draft.
I think this resource (which is pretty old), gives you a general picture of what should be included:
[quote]Program or Project Description. Having defined the problem in the introduction, you should
use the body of your proposal to explain exactly what you intend to do. For example, if the problem is
employment issues affecting immigrant workers in Alameda County, and your objective is to provide legal
services to assist these individuals in exercising their rights as workers, you need to set out exactly how you
plan to do this. For example, are you planning to compose and distribute an educational brochure? Do
community outreach? Provide direct legal services to individuals with employment-related problems?
Assist them in filing workers= compensation claims? Union organizing? Network with church and
community groups? Identify potential law reform or impact litigation cases?
Describe the activities you propose with specificity and according to a timeline. Explain what will
be done, as well as when and how. Do not propose to do too much, or you run the risk of sounding scattered
and inefficient. Describe the organizational structure and staff, facilities, or other resources that will be part
of the project. Provide a proposed budget (an explanation is often helpful) that includes expenses such as
salaries, benefits, consultants, rental, telephone, travel, supplies, equipment, printing and duplicating. Do not
forget to disclose income, for example, if any fees or other funding dollars are anticipated. Provide criteria
for evaluation of your project. Mention additional funding available and dedicated support from the
community. Funders are reluctant to support projects which end when the grant expires; better proposals
describe strategies for long-term project viability. Also include a discussion of the level of coordination that
you anticipate with other community service providers.
Conclude your proposal with a somewhat more personal statement attesting to your capability to
undertake the project or program, including your background, experience, familiarity with the community or
constituency you propose to serve, references, skills, and, most importantly, your interest and commitment.
Do not merely repeat the information in your resume; link your qualifications to the task at hand and the
objectives of the funding organization.
[/quote]
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/fellowships_funding_2005.pdf
of course you're not trying to get a grant, because you already have the money. But if this org wants you to have a project proposal this is a starting point.