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Completing Request for Proposal

            This post provides the steps that will be taken to complete request for proposal (RFP) to apply for government grants for funding human services programs. A good RFP ensures that a given program is funded and completed as planned. The steps that will be taken to aid completion of an RFP are as follows. The first step is to determine and establish boundaries of the project/program at hand. These include the total approved budget, project constraints, technical requirements, and deadlines. The second step will be to identify consultants, advisors and key stakeholders who will lead the process.  The third step is to engage stakeholders in definition of project needs and the fourth step is the write the RFP. The fifth step will be to create a draft of the project’s scoring criteria and the sixth step would be to circulate the RFP. The seventh step will be to review responses and the last step will be to negotiate and sign a contract (Techsoup, 2020).

            Consultants, grant administrators, and legal advisors will be resorted for advice, information about grants, and for the process of applying the grants. A good example of a grant agency to be consulted is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (2020).  Besides, grant website may be reviewed for further information. Other organisations or individuals who are engaged in provision of human services may be enlisted to help provide guidance and expertise on how to successful apply for grants.