Description
Although the term grant writing is often used in a generic manner, there are a number of specific grant types that grant writers in criminal justice and related fields may pursue. Please discuss the various types of grants listed below, and provide examples of each type.
Assignment Guidelines
- Using the library, course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the various types of grants listed below:
- Block grants
- Employment grants
- Program grants
- Technology grants
- Construction grants
- Research grants
- Address the following in 750–1,000 words:
- For each type of grant, answer the following:
- What is the purpose? Explain.
- What are the advantages? Explain.
- What are the disadvantages? Explain.
- Provide 1–2 examples of the type of grant.
- Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
Explanation & Answer
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Grant writing is the application process wherein the organization seeking financial assistance
explains what it plans to do, how much money it needs to do it and how the results will be
measured. Grant writing refers to the practice of completing an application process for funding
provided by an institution such as a government department, corporation, foundation or trust.
Such application processes are often referred to as either grant "proposals" or "submissions."
Successful grant writing requires a clear understanding of grantsmanship. While the principles
and fundamentals of grantsmanship apply broadly, it is important to know the target and to be
able to tune the language appropriately.
Block grant
Block grant is a large sum of money granted by the national government to a regional
government with only general provisions as to the way it is to be spent. Generally, block grants
are given for a broad purpose for example, community development and energy efficiency
Advantages
One of the main advantages of block grants is that they allow local governments to choose
which programs in their community to fund. Often these governments are better able to identify
where the money should be spent than the federal government.
Disadvantages
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One of the main disadvantages of block grants is that the federal government usually
does not provide much oversight into how the money is spent. So, local governments
may use the money ineffectively; but because the money is allocated according to a
formula, they will not be held accountable for failures.
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Also, some communities with fewer resources may not be able to field as compelling
an application for the grants as wealthier communities.
Employment grant
This is a grant that is offered by the department of employment to organisations or individuals
to support the government agenda to create more jobs and increase productivity.
Advantages
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Those who receive government grants find it easier to raise money from other
government and private sources.
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This money is absolutely free and it does not need to be refunded.
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The money is used to create employment and improving the people lives.
Disadvantages.
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As much as the money is free it is not easy to get the money.
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A lot of time is wasted while waiting for the money.
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The competition is very high.
Construction grants
Construction grant is money that is given to a person, business or corporation from federal,
state, county or local governments, or private business or corporations. It is most definitely an
attractive financial consideration for entrepreneurs with little cash available for start-up, growth
or expansion help pay for major capital improvement projects for example, constr...
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