The Plan of Action
by Cynthia M. Adams, CEO, GrantStation.com
The plan of action, sometimes referred to as action steps or tasks, is a step-by-step description of what you will do to accomplish each objective you’ve defined in your grant request.
The plan of action can make or break your request. Incorporating details in this section of the grant request is critical. If you cannot demonstrate to the grantmaker that you have a strong, workable plan ready to implement, then it is unlikely you will receive the grant award.
It is important to tie every task to an objective, making sure that you’ve listed all the tasks needed to accomplish each objective. Be specific. Begin each task with a verb. For example:
Hire an architect
Order 20 new computer stations
Establish a policy review committee
Assign a cost, time line, and responsible person for each task. An entry in your plan of action might look like this:
February 2017 Capital Campaign Exec...
