HLTH 6207 Grant Writing Module 4 Part 2: Methodology and Evaluation Plans

In developing the methodology for your project, keep these thoughts in mind:
A project should undertake only activities that will move it toward the objectives.
If any activities are not necessary for reaching the objectives, do not include them in the proposal.
The methodology includes the day-to-day, week-to-week, and/or month-to-month activities that will be carried out during the project period.
The Methodology includes:
Program description
Research design
Human subjects (sample)
Study validity and reliability
Assumptions and limitations
Time line
Analysis (and/or see Evaluation below)
Non-personnel resourcesFacilities, supplies, technology, etc.
Any non-personnel resources that will appear in the proposal budget should be described

Personnel resourcesWho will be assigned or hired?

Management plan (Work plan)Who will be responsible for which activities
What is the timeline associated with activities (first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, fourth quarter, ongoing)?
How will the project be managed?

The Evaluation Plan includes:
Description of the specific criteria that will measure the success of the project
Explanation of data that will be collectedVerify if your grant application will require an institutional review board (IRB) approval.

Explanation of the data collection plans at the beginning, mid-program, and final evaluation
Evaluation instruments that will be used and an explanation of why these instruments were selected
Plans for writing the periodic reports to keep the funder updated