Grant Application Tips
These tips will help you develop a proposal that addresses the most
important factors in our grant review process.
- Provide data to demonstrate the community need for the
project and the population serviced by it.
- Information from local or state sources is preferred over
national statistics.
- Explain any existing models that your project may be based upon, including outcomes and why the model was selected.
- Spell out the program or model name before using an acronym.
- Avoid using specialist language that a layperson may not understand.
- Identify the partners involved in your project, if applicable.
- Include letters of support that demonstrate commitment from
partners (for full proposals only).
- Identify measurable outcomes and describe the benefits to
program participants (improved health status, behavioral change,
new knowledge, etc.).
- Provide realistic forecasts of the grant’s projected impact.
- Describe the evaluation and measurement plan you will use to
capture needed data. If changes in behavior or health are measured,
then a plan to measure baseline data should be identified.
- A plan to measure and evaluate the impact of your project or
program is required with full proposals. Up to 10 percent of the
total grant amount may be used for measurement and evaluation
expenses, incurred internally or from outside resources.
- Clearly explain each line item, indicating how Medica
Foundation funds will be used.
- Use the Medica Foundation Budget Form and do not
modify formulas or delete template fields.
- Round the request amount to the nearest $1,000. We suggest
you request the maximum grant amount if your project and
budget demonstrate the need.
- Past grant performance is considered in the application process.
If applicable, provide a brief summary Medica Foundation grants
completed or in progress.