GFD GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Question 1

Grant Proposer discusses the project with their ______ ___, and has potential funding sources
identified.

Answer 1

Division Head

Question 2

Proposer and/or Division Head take the project to their_______ Chief. The department’s Grant
Liaison researches the funding source(s) to verify eligibility to apply, and determines if there is a
grant match or other budget impact involved. Budget Coordinator is notified.

Answer 2

Assistant

Question 3

Assistant Chief takes the proposed project to the ______ _______ for discussion. If approved, the
project is returned to Division Head with authorization to proceed.

Answer 3

Executive Team

Question 4

Division Head returns the project to Proposer, along with any________ from the _______ ______. Proposer completes a city Grant Application Request form and submits to department’s
_____ ________ for processing

Answer 4

specifications, Executive

Team, Grant Liaison

Question 5

The department’s _____ _______ submits the Grant Application Request form to the city’s ___ ______, to arrange for matching funds (if required) and receive city hall authorization to
apply.

Answer 5

Grant Liaison, Grant

Coordinator

Question 6

If the application request is approved by city hall, the Grant Liaison notifies the Division Head and
Proposer to proceed with drafting the narrative, the justification for funding, and the proposed
project budget. The Grant Liaison assists with the application process as needed. The Resource
Division is contacted to acquire price quotes if needed. (Purchases over $______ will require a
formal bidding process.)

Answer 6

$5,000

Question 7

____ ______ or Division Head attend Agenda Review to answer questions about proposed
project.

Answer 7

Grant Proposer