Pre-Award Online Tutorial

Table of Contents

1. Welcome and Introduction
2. Module 1: Introduction to Sponsored Funding
3. Module 2: Funding Tools
4. Module 3: Proposal Development
   1. Pre Test
   2. Common Flaws
   3. Abstract/Executive Summary
   4. Introduction
   5. Problem Statement
   6. Goals and Objectives
   7. Work Plan
   8. Evaluation Plan
   9. Developing Your Budget
   10. Common Budget Categories
   11. Budget Justification
   12. Other Relevant Information
   13. Post Test
   14. Frequently Asked Questions
   15. Glossary
   16. Resources
5. Module 4: Submitting Your Application

Work Plan

This section sometimes referred to as the methodology, implementation plan or strategy, procedures, or project design, flows naturally from the objectives. The methodology describes the detailed approach to be used and specific activities to occur in accomplishing the objectives. These should be written in sequential steps and answer the following questions:

• Who will be accomplishing the tasks?
• What is to be accomplished?
• When will the activities occur?
• Where will the activities occur?
• How will the activities be done?
• Why this methodology over another?

The project methodology may be organized in a number of ways; for example, it may be organized in phases: planning, development, and implementation; or in blocks of time by project years or increments of years; or by activities tied to specific procedures. No matter how the methodology is organized, a detailed and comprehensive time line is critical. The thoroughness of the methodology indicates to the sponsoring agency the applicant's ability to plan a project that is sound, well-conceived, able to be well-executed, and accounts for all contingencies.