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KnowledgeBases > The Writing Successful Grants KnowledgeBase > Element 4 > Activity 2 > Task 4: Write the Goals and Objectives

Guideline:

A program's direction is defined through its goals  and objectives.  The goals address alleviating the identified need the project targets while its objectives state what is intended to be achieved. In measurable terms objectives state what is being done to accomplish each stated goal.

Checklists Great Buzz Words to Use in a Grant Proposal

This list offers great buzz words to include in the grant proposal as appropriate.

Checklists Shopping List of Useful Verbs

This resource offers a categorized "shopping list" of useful verbs to assist in making objectives more precise.

Tools How to Write Measurable Goals and Objectives _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Indiana Department of Education resource provides two linked tools designed to help writers turn goals into objectives.

Practical Tips Writing Hints: Goals & Objectives _EXTERNAL_LINK
This short list of hints for writing goals and objectives is part of a larger proposal writing course.
References Plain Language _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link to the Plain Language.gov website provides information and resources related to the federal government’s to improve communication with the public. Grant seekers submitting federal grant proposals may find its content useful. Other grant seekers may find its content useful when submitting proposal to other grant funders.

References Proposal Writing Short Course _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Foundation Center resource offers a self paced tutorial on the proposal writing process.

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