Proposal Development
Proposal development is a highly technical, collaborative, and iterative process. You need the right resources, processes, and team to not only secure funding, but deliver on your proposed work. When we work with you, we see ourselves as part of your team, and will help you put your best foot forward. Our proposal development services position you for a fundable future.
Cost Analysis
What is it? ? A cost analysis focuses on the implementation costs of a program without regard to the ultimate outcome. It is an important piece in determining the suitability or feasibility of a potential project. According to the Institute for Education Sciences (IES), in the area of education or community health, researchers analyze cost in order to (1) describe resources needed for a program, (2) attach value for these resources, and (3) provide estimates to a program’s costs. Knowing what a program costs, enables state and local education providers to make well-informed decisions for adopting new programs or strategies. It also serves as the basis for more in-depth economic analysis such as Cost-Feasibility Analysis (CFA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA).
Accountability is at the very center of reasoning for conducting a cost analysis, as it allows funders to determine whether resources are being used as planned. As such, grant seekers should anticipate that cost analysis will soon go from an encouragement to a requirement.
Cost analysis, while new to some federal funders, is not new to corporate operations. Our consultants have extensive experience in helping corporations, nonprofits, researchers, and grant proposal teams prepare and conduct cost analyses, which should always start with a strong logic model. Check out our article on how to develop your logic model.
How can we help you?
- Refine goals, objectives, and outcomes
- Develop logic models
- Design research and methodology
- Develop protocol documentation
- Identify appropriate samples
- Develop (quantitative) statistical analysis plan
- Provide post-award statistical support
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Read MoreFAQ About Cost Analysis
Your idea (whether to a small or large funder) must be relevent to the funder’s priorities, it must fill a KEY gap, and must answer HOW it will fill this gap.
The budget allocates costs over the life of the project to determine total funding requirements, whereas a cost analysis analyzes the cost of programmatic elements such as interventions, practices/policies, and tools designed to improve outcomes.
The very backbone of a cost analysis is a program logic model, so you must have one of those in place before you can build out itemized costs.
Your research trajectory reflects your interests, expertise, and dedication in a particular field or area of study, showcasing your commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and contribution to knowledge. It also demonstrates your strategic vision, persistence, and potential for future growth and impact in your academic or professional career.
A sound research trajectory strategically guides and enhances one’s career by establishing a clear path of inquiry, building expertise, generating impactful contributions to the field, attracting opportunities for collaboration and funding, and ultimately bolstering professional credibility and recognition, which are crucial for career advancement and long-term success in academia or related fields.
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