Grant writer's goldmine: how to use logic models to develop winning proposals

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In this interactive hands-on workshop we will work through a series of questions and use that information to build a framework or Logic model that describes the essence of a proposed or current project/program. Logic models enhance grant proposals by clarifying what the project is trying to accomplish, the stakeholder benefits, and later on serve as a project planning, management and assessment tool. The workshop will be divided into 3 main steps (see agenda).  We will first demonstrate each step, before working in small groups to focus on a section of the logic model. Each step will then be followed by group discussion. We will also be joined by a guest speaker who will share his experience in logic model development for proposal writing.

Note: to get the most out of the workshop it is highly recommended that you complete a pre-workshop assignment with a few easy questions that will take no more than 1/2 hour to complete (for your own use only). Attendees who come to the workshop with a completed assignment related to a current or future project/program will be given priority in small group and full class discussion of their project or program. The assignment will be distributed the week before the workshop.

AGENDA

08:30 - 9:15 AM – Overview and initial steps in developing logic models

• Welcome and introductions (Ana Prados and Joshua Joseph)
• Overview of past ESIP Evaluation workshops (Ana Prados)
• Review session goals & expectations (small group discussion)
• The role of logic models in funding proposals
• Key steps in developing a logic model for your project

9:15 – 10:00 AM – Step 1: what is, what’s needed and desired ends

• Full group practice exercise for step 1
• Applying step 1 to your project (small group exercise)
• Sharing insights and takeaways

10:00 – 10:30 AM – Coffee break

10:30 – 11:00  Finish Step 1

11:00 – 11:30 AM – Examples from the front lines

• William Michener shares first-hand experiences and tips for using logic models in earth science and data management grant proposals.

11:30 – 12:30 PM - Step 2: assets, barriers and progress

• Full group practice exercise for step 2
• Applying step 2 to your project (small group exercise)
• Sharing insights and takeaways

12:30 - 1:30 PM – Lunch

1:30 – 1:45 PM – Review and synthesis of morning sessions

1:45 - 2:45 PM – Step 3: keys to your initiative and why it will work

• Full group practice exercise for step 3
• Applying step 3 to your project (small group exercise)
• Sharing insights and takeaways

2:45 – 3:00 PM – Break

3:00 – 3:45 pm – Step 4: determine measures of progress for your initiative

• Full group practice exercise for step 4
• Applying step 4 to your project
• Sharing insights and takeaways

3:45 – 4 pm – Review and closing

• Review learning and resources for planning and using logic models
• Q&A