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PROPOSAL PROJECT NARRATIVE
Instructions: The narrative shall follow the flow and sequence as outlined below. The format shall:
be a maximum fifteen (15) pages for narrative content (this does not include any relative attachments required or provided, such as curriculum vitae);
be bound (no spiral binding);
begin with a table of contents section;
begin each section indicating the corresponding number and letter; and
be printed on plain white letter-sized paper, one-inch margins; font size 11 points or larger.
Narrative
Proposed Project Activities and Outcomes
Name any priority or priorities from page 4 of Exhibit A (Roadmap) that apply to the proposed project.
Describe planned project activities and the project timeline.
Indicate whether an operation site for the proposed services or activities is secured. If a site is not yet secured, explain plans to establish a location for the proposed operation.
Describe the proposed location and facilities.
Explain what the proposed project will produce or accomplish and its intended outcomes. Describe how the expected results help to achieve the goals and outcomes from the Roadmap (page
12 of Exhibit A).
Demonstrate how the proposed project prioritizes program Participants based on vulnerability and need.
Describe the specific measure(s), data or data sets that will be used to evaluate success of project goal()s and outcome(s). Measures should be specific, results-oriented, and achievable.
Provide current baseline data figures available and the date collected for all data or data sets indicated.
Provide the source used for any data or data sets indicated
Describe plans for the proposed project beyond the County contract period.
Organization Qualifications
List and explain the role and qualifications of project personnel who will execute the project and manage the funded activities. Include descriptions of their education and work experience.
Current curriculum vitae may be attached to provide descriptions of education, work experience and qualifications.
Explain the applicant organization’s experience or expertise in performing work similar to the proposed project.
Briefly describe the applicant organization’s history, mission, goals, target, population served and past accomplishments.
Explain the duration and strength of project partnerships.
Provide an organizational chart.
Describe the fiscal and administrative controls in place to properly manage County funds.
Experience
Submit a verifiable history of a minimum of one (1) year, within the most recent three (3) years, of experience with the Housing First Approach or in the program area for which the proposal
is being made.
Demonstrate and document knowledge, skills, capacity, and competence to perform the proposed services.
Coordination of Services: Demonstrate the capability to coordinate services and resources with other agencies in the community.
Personnel
Explain plans to provide adequate staffing on a day-to-day basis.
Explain plans to ensure that staff, volunteers, and contracted personnel meet the education, work experience, and training qualifications necessary to provide the contracted service
activities. Examples of qualified positions include case manager, housing locator, employment specialist, and street medicine provider.
If applicable to the proposed program, direct service staff shall have at least one hour of individual supervision bi-weekly to help them to develop low barrier, assertive engagement
skills, build Participant motivation, conduct thorough assessments, establish meaningful housing plans, ensure Participant and staff safety, and/or support self-care.