The identified selected funding agency that has been identified is the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation (http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/program-areas/older-adults/) (http://hjweinbergfoundation.org/grants/).
I modified the grant as a result of search because this foundation provides money for seniors and veterans. This grant proposal will be written to support two identified vulnerable populations the Foundation has determined as underserved. This will make this grant stand out to the funders and evidence its uniqueness by demonstrating the goals and objectives outlined by the Foundation, inclusive of two underserved populations. According to Ward, (2012) competitive preference or relative priorities offers applicants additional points.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation goals of the older adults are to ensure seniors ability to live independently in their communities. Focusing on those seniors whose monthly income falls well below area median income. The
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The Foundation is looking at organizations that collaborate and strengthen systems of care. Preference is given to Baltimore, MD communities for the veterans. Eligible organizations are committed to mental health and the elimination of barriers, have the ability to demonstrate long term outcomes. The eligible organization must have an (501)( c )(3) and has existing services for veterans.
I am confident this RFP is worth pursuing because the grant proposal includes the organizations eligibility and demonstrates various preferences aligned with the Foundation and the goals of grant seeker (Ward, 2012). The RFP meets the geographic area, the service expectation, pricing, skills and abilities to deliver the services needed. The RFP aligns with the grant seekers program goals and objectives that give preference (Ward