Running head: COVER LETTER 1 5 Cover Letter for Grant Proposal Pasqualina L. Anderson Walden University HUMN 6207-3, Grant Writing Dr. Frances Mills January 17, 2019 Abstract The homeless population in communities across the United States is vulnerable to physical and mental illnesses, largely due to a lack of medical treatment resources and harsh environmental conditions. Rehabilitation centers and programs aimed at closing the gap between this population’s lack of resources and medical needs can help address many of the problems this population faces. Social programs aimed at reducing homelessness or intervening in the lives of homeless populations do not necessarily extend beyond providing food, shelter, and a means to economically transition from being homeless to being a non-homeless member of society. Mental illness is one of the barriers to economic sustainability and sustenance that have been recorded in this population. The aim of the proposed program is to offer a means of treatment for this population, using a sample size of 20. Another vital aim of the program is to examine the correlation between the homeless population, their environmental circumstances, and mental illness. It is the program leaders’ hope that the program’s analyzation of the data will lead to new intervention, treatment methods, and deep understanding of how mental illness plays a role in homelessness. Keywords: homelessness, mental illness, intervention treatments Cover Letter To Whom It May Concern, An estimated 500,000 individuals are homeless in our community and are at risk of developing serious, uncontrollable health issues (Rogers, 2018). Our grant proposal’s main objective is to improve the well-being of the homeless population within our community. Besides physical ailments and diseases that may impact the homeless population, mental health issues and challenges will need to be addressed as part of this proposal. Specifically, our project seeks to reduce the prevalence of drug addiction and substance abuse amongst the homeless. Utilizing a case study research design, our project will aim to analyze data pertaining to the relationship(s) between our community’s homeless population and drug addiction/substance abuse. A sample size of 20 will be selected from the Homeless Health Education Group. The projected timeline for the project is three years. It will focus on providing psychiatric intervention, reduce health problems, and provide mental health care. A rehabilitation center will be established to meet these objectives. Technology assets will be necessary to enhance efficiency and collect data reports from the 20 members of the sample population (Gitilin & Lyons, 2014; Marchewka, 2014). Management and oversight will need to be incorporated into the proposal to ensure the project achieves its mission (Burke, 2013). The project’s projected budget expenditures total $1.638 million and its projected revenues total approx.

1. Running head: COVER LETTER 1
5
Cover Letter for Grant Proposal
Pasqualina L. Anderson
Walden University
HUMN 6207-3, Grant Writing
Dr. Frances Mills
January 17, 2019
Abstract
The homeless population in communities across the United
States is vulnerable to physical and mental illnesses, largely due
to a lack of medical treatment resources and harsh
environmental conditions. Rehabilitation centers and programs
aimed at closing the gap between this population’s lack of
resources and medical needs can help address many of the

2. problems this population faces. Social programs aimed at
reducing homelessness or intervening in the lives of homeless
populations do not necessarily extend beyond providing food,
shelter, and a means to economically transition from being
homeless to being a non-homeless member of society. Mental
illness is one of the barriers to economic sustainability and
sustenance that have been recorded in this population. The aim
of the proposed program is to offer a means of treatment for this
population, using a sample size of 20. Another vital aim of the
program is to examine the correlation between the homeless
population, their environmental circumstances, and mental
illness. It is the program leaders’ hope that the program’s
analyzation of the data will lead to new intervention, treatment
methods, and deep understanding of how mental illness plays a
role in homelessness.
Keywords: homelessness, mental illness, intervention treatments
Cover Letter
To Whom It May Concern,
An estimated 500,000 individuals are homeless in our
community and are at risk of developing serious, uncontrollable
health issues (Rogers, 2018). Our grant proposal’s main
objective is to improve the well-being of the homeless
population within our community. Besides physical ailments
and diseases that may impact the homeless population, mental
health issues and challenges will need to be addressed as part of
this proposal. Specifically, our project seeks to reduce the
prevalence of drug addiction and substance abuse amongst the
homeless.
Utilizing a case study research design, our project will aim

3. to analyze data pertaining to the relationship(s) between our
community’s homeless population and drug addiction/substance
abuse. A sample size of 20 will be selected from the Homeless
Health Education Group. The projected timeline for the project
is three years. It will focus on providing psychiatric
intervention, reduce health problems, and provide mental health
care. A rehabilitation center will be established to meet these
objectives. Technology assets will be necessary to enhance
efficiency and collect data reports from the 20 members of the
sample population (Gitilin & Lyons, 2014; Marchewka, 2014).
Management and oversight will need to be incorporated
into the proposal to ensure the project achieves its mission
(Burke, 2013). The project’s projected budget expenditures total
$1.638 million and its projected revenues total approximately
$1.641 million. Expenditures include office and administration
costs, prevention costs, harm reduction costs, addiction
treatment, detoxification costs, in-patient accommodation,
medication, and miscellaneous costs. Revenue sources include
savings in health care costs, savings in law enforcement costs,
work productivity, grants, and other donations. A full detailed
projected budget can be provided upon request. The
sustainability of the project will be based upon a model that
creates a consistent revenue stream that reduces an overt
dependence on one-time funding sources (Kasymova, 2017;
Shanahan & Ritter, 2013; Hurley, 2017; Covalschi & Lazar,
2016; Bland, 2017). As stated by Gitilin and Lyons (2014),
monitoring our expenses, re-budgeting, and adhering to
reporting requirements will be necessary throughout the three
years of implementing the program. Any unspent funding from
the grant will be used to extend the grant and program’s
timeline (Gitilin & Lyons, 2014). We hope that you will
carefully consider our grant proposal and become a valued
partner in helping us address the health issues and risks faced
by our community’s homeless population.
Sincerely,

4. Pasqualina Anderson
References
Bland, G. (2017). Sustainability as a measure of success:
Externally promoted participatory
budgeting in El Salvador 10 years later. Public Administration
and Development, 37(2), 110-121.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/pad.1788
Burke, R. (2013). Project management: planning and control
techniques. New Jersey, USA.
Covalschi, T. & Lazar, S. (2016). The sustainability of public
finances in republic of Moldova
under EU fiscal rules. Scientific Annals of Economics and
Business, 63(2), 149-159. doi:10.1515/aicue-2016-0012
Hurley, T. (2017). The importance of budgeting in addiction
recovery. Canyon Vista Recovery
Center. Retrieved from https://canyonvista.com/importance-
budgeting-addiction-recovery/
Gitilin, L.N., & Lyons, K.J. (2014). Successful grant writing:
Strategies for health and human
service professionals (4th ed.) New York, NY: Springer.
Kasymova, J. (2017). Understanding the Challenges and
Sustainability of Citizen Engagement in
the Budgeting Processes of Developing
Countries. Administration & Society, 49(3), 374–
393. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0095399714558713

5. Marchewka, J. T. (2014). Information technology project
management. John Wiley & Sons.
Shanahan, M. & Ritter, A. (2013). Australian government
spending on drugs (drug budgets).
UNSW Sydney. Retrieved from
https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/project/australian-government-
spending-drugs-drug-budgets
Rogers, D. (2018). Mental health care for the homeless.pp.1-49
Running head: THE REVIEW PROCESS OF THE LJAF 1
THE REVIEW PROCESS OF THE LJAF 3
The Review Process of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation
Pasqualina L. Anderson
Walden University
HUMN 6207-3, Grant Writing
Dr. Frances Mills
January 17, 2019

6. Selection Criteria
The Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF) requires
four selection criteria in their evidence-based grant program in
their eight initiative areas, namely: criminal justice, health,
education, evidence-based policy and innovation, research
integrity, science and technology, sustainable public finance,
and new initiatives (LJAF, 2018a). These selection criteria are
(1) other program funder, (2) importance, (3) study design, and
(4) team (Table 1).
Table 1 – Four LJAF Selection Criteria and Descriptions
CRITERIA
DESCRIPTION
Other Program Funder
The project must be primarily funded by other funders.
Importance
The project must implement an intervention that targets key
outcomes relevant to any of the initiative areas and supported
by compelling logic.
Study Design
The project design must deliver an intervention (e.g. RCT or
Quasi-Experimental design).
Team
The applicant must have a team to perform the project and to
deliver the expected outcomes.
(Source: LJAF, 2018b)
Benefits and Challenges of the Review Process
The benefits of the LJAF review process primarily center on the
clearer understanding of the granting process (e.g. application
process), the potential for getting a grant, and learning specific
expectations from the fund source (LJAF, 2018b), including no
resubmissions (Gitlin & Lyons, 2013a). The primary challenge
in the LJAF review process pertains to the potentially imperfect
matches between its criteria and applicant expectations (e.g. full
funding from LJAF), which makes LJAF a secondary and minor

7. fund source.
Implications in Better Proposal Preparation
Understanding the proposal review process is a significant
step in writing a well-crafted proposal that meets the needs and
requirements of the granting organization (Gitlin & Lyons,
2013b). It also intelligently guides the applicant in grantor
expectations and in avoiding needless info, particularly in
highly competitive situations. References
Gitlin, L.N. & Lyons, K.J. (2013a). 18 – Understanding the
review process. In: Successful grant writing: Strategies for
health and human service professionals. (4th Ed.). New York,
NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Gitlin, L.N. & Lyons, K.J. (2013a). 19 - Responding to the
proposal review. In: Successful grant writing: Strategies for
health and human service professionals. (4th Ed.). New York,
NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Laura and John Arnold Foundation. (2018a). Grants. Arnold
Foundation.org. Retrieved from:
https://www.arnoldfoundation.org/grants/#. <01/15/19>.
Laura and John Arnold Foundation. (2018a, December).
Building rigorous evidence about how to improve postsecondary
success: Funding announcement and request for proposals.
Houston, TX: Laura and John Arnold Foundation.
Running head: BUDGET, BUDGET NARRATIVE 1
BUDGET, BUDGET NARRATIVE 2

8. Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan
Pasqualina L. Anderson
Walden University
HUMN 6207-3, Grant Writing
Dr. Frances Mills
December 26, 2018
Budget, Budget Narrative, and Sustainability Plan
Part I: Budget
Quantity
Price
TOTAL
Expenses
Office and Administration Cost
20
$ 1,000
$ 20,000
Prevention Cost
20
$ 1,000
$ 20,000
Harm Reduction Cost
20
$ 800
$ 16,000
Addiction Treatment
20
$ 900
$ 18,000
Detoxification Cost
20
$ 60,000

9. $ 1,200,000
In-Patient Accommodation
20
$ 12,000
$ 240,000
Medication
20
$ 4,700
$ 94,000
Others
20
$ 1,500
$ 30,000
TOTAL COST
$ 1,638,000
Income
Savings in Healthcare Costs
20
$ 3,600
$ 72,000
Savings in Law Enforcement Cost
20
$ 6,300
$ 126,000
Work Productivity
20
$ 32,174

10. $ 643,480
Grant
1
$ 750,000
$ 750,000
Other Donations
1
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
TOTAL INCOME
$ 1,641,480
Part II: Budget Narrative and Sustainability Plan
The Budget Narrative
Budgeting is an essential part of planning because it offers a
foundation for determining the expected cost and possible
sources of revenue. The cost associated with rehabilitation
entails a handful of things. Firstly, some administration cost
will emerge in managing the selected 20 participants in this
exercise. The assumption is that the administrative cost will
cover all non-professional rehabilitation costs that may include
wages, office supplies, and other benefits computed to meet
individual clients.
Secondly, the prevention cost is a cost designed to reduce
indulgence in other forms of drugs. For instance, the prevention
cost for an alcoholic will focus towards shielding a patient from
engaging in drugs such as opium, heroin, and cocaine among
other illegal drugs (Eckholm, 2009). Preventing the use of other
forms of drugs saves money because it avoids unnecessary
complications that may require additional finances for

11. detoxification and medication. Berutczyk (2018) asserts that
prevention plays a fundamental role in the creation of a
sustainable model for drug-related rehabilitation. A quick
comparison between rehabilitation cost and the cost of addiction
clearly shows that prevention is much better than continued
drug usage. For instance, the annual cost of addiction to heroin
is estimated at $ 54,000 in 2018 per user (Berutczyk, 2018).
Equally, the annual cost of addiction to opioids grew from a
mere $ 3,500 to $ 70,000 annually (Berutczyk, 2018). In
contrast, investing $ 1,000 per person per year over the course
of the treatment is an appealing solution to the drug menace.
Similarly, injuries caused by drug engagement increase over the
years due to a combination of other related factors such as cuts,
broken bones due to falls, and self-mutilation are some of the
harms that addicts impose on themselves. Hence, harm
prevention requires a multitude of strategies that include mass
counseling. Additional treatment may include specialized
medical care and surgical operations in severe cases.
Equally, detoxification plays a critical role in the rehabilitation
process because it helps an addict to look for alternative ways
to eliminate the drug craving. Addiction Center (2018) posits
that the cost of detoxification range between $ 1,000 and $
1,500 in total. The assumption is that the clients will be
enrolled in a relatively cheaper rehabilitation center with the $
1,000 as the average cost. Similarly, the cost of accommodation
varies from one region to the next and the location of the
rehabilitation facility. Facilities in rural areas may have
relatively lower cost as opposed to urban-based establishments.
The assumption is that the selected 20 participants will be
accommodated in a hall with the total monthly cost of $ 6,000,
which yields a total cost of $ 12,000 in two month’s period. The
cost of treating drugs such as Heroin averages at around $ 4,700
(Addiction Center, 2010). Other miscellaneous expenses are
estimated to be no more than $ 1,500 per person.
Nevertheless, the identified expenses match with the income
that matches the expenditure. Baiman, Heinle, and Saouma

12. (2013) point out a best practice approach whereby expenditure
occurs in different stages. The identification of the source of
funding is critical in identifying the reliability of the financier
(Hawkins, 2016). Hence, a multitude of financing solutions is
available here to offer dynamism and reliability of the solution.
Part of the proposed solution involves a cost-cutting strategy
covering savings from health services, legal charges, and work
productivity. Likewise, improvement in work productivity will
form part of the intangible revenue stream. Similarly, he project
will receive funding through a grant of $ 750,000 while other
donations will be $ 50,000.
The Sustainability Plan
The sustainability of the project is based on the fact that most
of the information and resources are available as needed.
Consequently, part of the funding comes from grants from major
funding agencies. However, sustainability involves shifting the
point of focus from an overreliance on grant to self-generating
revenue stream. Sustainability involves creating a consistent
revenue stream that helps reduce an overreliance on a one-time
investment (Kasymova, 2017; Shanahan & Ritter, 2013; Hurley,
2017; Covalschi & Lazar, 2016; Bland, 2017). Firstly, the
project considered intangible benefits emanating from cost
saving strategies such as a reduction in healthcare cost, which
implies the availability of more revenue in sectors that need
funding. Similarly. Savings on law enforcement need
redesigning to ensure that law enforcement costs are transferred
towards rehabilitation rather than punishment. Moreover,
establishing regular donors guarantees a sustained input as long
as the donations are recognized as part of corporate social
responsibility.
Future Funding and Other Resources
Correspondingly, future funding considers the ability to attract
more donors that will have a sustained cash inflow. Future
funding ensures that limited government spending is
supplemented with more donor funds for a worthy cause.
Conclusion

13. The proposed budget caters for 20 participants. The budget aims
at showing how effective a rehabilitation process can be as
compared to conventional punitive solution. Evidence shows
that the proposed revenue streams are adequate in meeting the
current needs. Nonetheless, future needs require relatively
radical solutions.
Reference
Addiction Center. (2018). Cost of drug and alcohol rehab:
Understanding the cost of rehab. Addiction Center. Retrieved
from https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehab-questions/cost-of-
drug-and-alcohol-treatment/
Baiman, S., Heinle, M. S., & Saouma, R. (2013). Multistage
capital budgeting with delayed consumption of slack. Informs
Pubs Online, 59(4). doi:https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.1120.1621
Bland, G. (2017). Sustainability as a measure of success:
Externally promoted participatory budgeting in El Salvador 10
years later. Public Administration and Development, 37(2), 110-
121. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/pad.1788
Bezrutczyk, D. (2018). The cost of addiction. Rehab Sport.
Retrieved from https://www.rehabspot.com/treatment/paying-
for-rehab/cost-of-addiction/
Covalschi, T. & Lazar, S. (2016). The sustainability of public
finances in republic of Moldova under EU fiscal rules.
Scientific Annals of Economics and Business, 63(2), 149-159.
doi:10.1515/aicue-2016-0012
Eckholm, E. (2009). Cost of drug and alcohol rehab:
Understanding the cost of rehab. Addiction Center. Retrieved
from https://www.addictioncenter.com/rehab-questions/cost-of-
drug-and-alcohol-treatment/
Hawkins, K. S. (2016). Achieving financial sustainability: Are
we asking the wrong questions? The Journal of Electronic
Publishing, 20(2).
doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.3998/3336451.0020.213
Hurley, T. (2017). The importance of budgeting in addiction
recovery. Canyon Vista Recovery Center. Retrieved from

14. https://canyonvista.com/importance-budgeting-addiction-
recovery/
Kasymova, J. (2017). Understanding the Challenges and
Sustainability of Citizen Engagement in the Budgeting
Processes of Developing Countries. Administration &
Society, 49(3), 374–
393. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0095399714558713
Shanahan, M. & Ritter, A. (2013). Australian government
spending on drugs (drug budgets). UNSW Sydney. Retrieved
from https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/project/australian-
government-spending-drugs-drug-budgets
Running head: NEEDS STATEMENT, GOALS, AND
OBJECTIVES 1
NEEDS STATEMENT, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES 1
Needs Statement, Goals, and Objectives
Pasqualina L. Anderson
Walden University
HUMN 6207-3, Grant Writing
Dr. Frances Mills
December 14, 2018
Needs Statement, Goals, and Objectives
Needs Statement
This grant proposal is aiming at improving the wellbeing of the
homeless people within our community (The Week. 2018). An
estimate of around 500,000 people live outside the house in the

15. USA and this is a risky thing among human beings.
Nevertheless, these people are prone to health issues that are
uncontrollable (Rogers, 2018).
Goals
1. The first goal of the article is to expound on the commitment
of the funder. Although there may be other funders who also
show commitment towards the research activity, their
involvement differs. I will use several concepts to discover this
goal in the article.
2. Another goal of the article is to show how the funder is
committed to supporting research students. Students from any
field that concerns research find it difficult to raise funds on
their own to support their brilliant ideas. Therefore, this goal
will look at showing how committed the Lois and Samuel fund
is, in supporting research.
3. The last goal of the article is to show the motivation of the
project. The real scenario, which inspired my research is
identified, and it acts as a support for the research
Objectives
1. The first objective of the article is to expound on the
potential commitment of Lois and Samuel Silberman Fund
(Nguyen et al., (2018). This will be possible by looking at past
activities of the funder towards different research funds they
were engaged in to discover more commitment of the firm; we
looked at the various fields which the firm fund's projects and
discovered that The Lois and Samuel Silberman Fund is
committed to helping projects from diverse fields including my
field.. Before deciding on which funder I will select, I carried
out intensive research to look for the funder, which is more
commitment to help the researcher.
2. The second objective of the project is to determine how the
Lois and Samuel Silberman fund is committed to helping young
researchers by looking at the requirements to be funded. The
requirements, however, are simple and clear, unlike other
funders. To achieve this objective I also looked at the amount

16. that they offer to social work students researchers, which turn
out to be a reasonable amount that will boost the performance of
the research. The program offered by the Lois and Samuel
Silberman fund is suitable for most research in the social work
field. Thus, it has proven to be committed to ensuring that
researchers are comfortable.
3. The last objective of my work is to explain what inspired me
to do the research. To elaborate on this objective, I looked at
the estimated number of homeless people within the boundaries
of America and on what way they can get help with their
situation. The mental conditions and health issues the homeless
are facing are explored.
Evaluation criteria
In the first goal and objective, which are directly relating I will
evaluate them by looking at their impact on the general
performance of the research (Chrystal et al., 2015). Where the
commitment of the selected funder affects the research
operations in a negative way, then it could reach a conclusion
that the goal and objective has not been achieved. When the
research operation is affected positively, then the research will
be fairing on well. The evaluation is performed to previous
researches,which were funded by theLois and Samuel Silberman
fund. By analyzing them, will be in a better position to estimate
the probability of my research to fail or success. Another
criterion that might apply at this point is looking at the
sustainability of the commitment of the funder. This means that
a thorough evaluation of the developments of the research
associated with the commitment of the Lois and Samuel
Silberman fund happen on a regular basis. The same will be
observed in previous researches, which involves the Lois and
Samuel Silberman fund. Where the sustainability results turn
out to be positive, then the Lois and Samuel Silberman fund
will have proved its commitment towards research.
The second goal and objective respectively will undergo an
evaluation using the relevance of the activity, reported impacts,
and efficiency (Chrystal et al., 2015). Starting with the

17. relevance of the funder being committed, the only way I can
tell if the funder is committed is by telling whether its presence
is increasing the relevance of the research or not. The relevance
also depends on, whether; the funder joins the partnership for
their benefits, or to make up a good and efficient living place
for the homeless. Another criterion that will show if the Lois
and Samuel Silberman fund is committed is a measurement of
the impacts. When the impacts observed due to the involvement
of the funder are positive, then we can conclude that the funder
is committed to ensuring a better livelihood. The last criterion
that will evaluate the second goal and objective is the efficiency
of the research. Where the results of the research directly match
the involvement of Lois and Samuel Silberman fund, then I can
argue that it is committed towards research.
The evaluation criterion for the last goal and objective takes
into account feedback. To evaluate if the motivational factors of
the research pass the intended knowledge then I will have to
know its impact on people lives and experiences. Through
getting feedback on the inspiration factors, I will be able to tell
if the objective is achieved or not (Chrystal et al., 2015). This
will also enable me to figure out if the research is necessary or
not and views and opinions about the necessity of the research.
Reference
Chrystal, J. G., Glover, D. L., Young, A. S., Whelan, F., Austin,
E. L., Johnson, N. K., ...& Kim, T. A. (2015). Experience of
primary care among homeless individuals with mental health
conditions.PloS one, 10(2), e0117395.
Grant Forward. (2018). Lois and Samuel Silberman
Fund.Retrieved on 7th December 2018 from,
https://www.grantforward.com/sponsor/detail/lois-and-samuel-
silberman-fund-2460
Nguyen, C. M., Sebastiani, R., Giorgini, P., &Mylopoulos, J.
(2018). Multi-objective reasoning
with constrained goal models. Requirements Engineering, 23(2),
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18. Rogers, D. (2018). Mental health care for the homeless.pp.1-49
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