Funding Proposals�

Connection

Dog Daycare in Prison (video)

Four Breakthrough Prison Programs (video)

Inmates and Dogs Train and Bond in Jail (video)

Prison Inmates Care for Shelter Dogs (video)

What programs already exist in corrections?

How are they funded?

Funding Proposals

What is a funding proposal?

• A funding proposal is used to request funds by providing a compelling case for the proposed program/service. A funding proposal focuses on the goals and objectives of the program/service and outlines set of measures for evaluation of success. The proposal features a full breakdown of program/service resources and costs in detail.

Funding Proposals

Writing a Summary Statement

• A summary statement (or abstract) gives the reader of the proposal a quick overview of the program/service.
• Includes the current situation, targeted client group, proposed program/service description and any other information that is important for the reader to know before reading the full proposal.

Funding Proposals

Example Summary Statement

1. Currently, the city of Sudbury has one shelter for homeless men. It is overcrowded and at times dangerous, which makes homeless male youth reluctant to use the shelter, even in winter. We propose to open a 60-bed shelter for homeless male youth in the downtown area.
2. Greater Sudbury has seen a rise in the number of female youth being charged with prostitution, which poses a risk to those individuals. We would like to create an awareness and education campaign targeting youth in local high schools to decrease this statistic.

Practice

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Create a summary statement for the scenario given (in pairs):

• Scenario 1: correctional officer at a medium-security prison with a high population of inmates with mental health issues

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• Scenario 2: employment counsellor for adults recently released from prison

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• Scenario 3: child and youth worker supporting children of incarcerated parents

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• Scenario 4: front-line worker at a shelter for women fleeing abuse

The 5 Ws - Brainstorming your proposal

• Who
• Who is writing the proposal?
• Who will the proposal serve? (intended client)
• Who will run the program/service?
• What and How?
• What program/service are you proposing? Include details.
• How will your program/service work?
• How will you measure the success of your program/service?
• Why?
• Why are you the right person (or agency) to start this program/service?
• Why offer this program or service at this time? (evidence)
• Why do your clients need this program/service?
• Where?
• Where will your program/service be located?
• Will you need any special facilities?
• When?
• When will the program/service start?
• How long will the program run?

Sections of a Funding Proposal

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Cover Page

Statement of Purpose

Evidence-based Rationale

Description of Program or Service

How the program or service will be measured

Staff/Agency Profile

Budget

Funding and Calls for Proposals

Funding Proposals (Government of Canada)

Funding Programs currently supported by the government

Examples of Programs - farming, puppy training, etc.

Calls for Proposals - Contraband in Corrections

Calls for Proposals - Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative

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Practice

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1. Get into your Funding Proposal groups.
2. Brainstorm the 5Ws and create a summary statement.
3. Assign sections of the funding proposal to group members.
4. Continue brainstorming for your Funding Proposal. Remember all of the sections of a Funding Proposal you will need to complete.

Funding Proposal Overview and Grading Criteria

• See sample Funding Proposals on Moodle