Question 1

A program is a healthcare service designed to meet identified healthcare needs of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A program in the context of healthcare refers to a structured plan or service aimed at addressing specific health needs of individuals or populations.

Question 2

A grant given to show a new approach to delivering a community health program is known as demonstration grant.

Accepted Answer

A demonstration grant is specifically intended to fund projects that test new methods or approaches in delivering services, such as community health programs.

Question 3

A block grant is a sum of money the university gives to a faculty member to conduct research activities.

Accepted Answer

A block grant is a fixed amount of money given by the federal government to state or local governments for broad purposes, not specifically for university research activities.

Question 4

It is not necessary to be cordial when requesting more information after a grant proposal rejected.

Accepted Answer

Being cordial when requesting more information after a grant proposal rejection is important as it maintains professionalism and can help build a positive relationship for future opportunities.

Question 5

It is important to read the grant contract first before signing it and note when and what kinds of reports are due.

Accepted Answer

Reading the grant contract before signing is crucial to understand the obligations, including reporting requirements, to ensure compliance and avoid potential issues.

Question 6

The grantee can call, email, or send a letter to the grantor if the letter of acknowledgment was not received within 2 to 3 weeks of submission.

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The grantee has the right to follow up with the grantor through various communication methods if they have not received an acknowledgment within a reasonable time frame.

Question 7

It is important to observe the grantor's deadline because late applications are automatically disqualified.

Accepted Answer

Grantors often have strict deadlines for applications, and failing to meet these deadlines typically results in automatic disqualification to ensure fairness and manage the selection process efficiently.

Question 8

List the main components of a research grant application.

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Question 9

What does a grant proposal compel the nutritionist to do?

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The answer of What does a grant proposal compel the...

Question 10

What are the two major challenges that a grant seeker must address within the grant?

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Question 11

Which of the following is a fund awarded to individuals or an organization for research, educational, or demonstration programs, in which monies are used to support new innovative programs or expand existing programs to meet community healthcare needs?

Accepted Answer

A grant is a fund awarded to individuals or organizations to support research, educational, or demonstration programs, often used to support new innovative programs or expand existing programs to meet community needs.

Question 12

Which of the following is a written request for money (and occasionally for other resources), in which writing it compels the nutritionist to create, define, and refine the research idea or community education program?

Accepted Answer

A grant proposal is a written request for funding, compelling the nutritionist to develop and refine their research or program idea.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a question a grant writer must address in order to be successful in obtaining funding?

Accepted Answer

Grant writers typically focus on objectives, costs, timelines, funding limits, and past accomplishments rather than media coverage.

Question 14

What is another name for a matching grant?

Accepted Answer

A matching grant is often referred to as an in-kind grant, where the recipient must match the funds provided with their own resources.

Question 15

The organization or individual awarded a grant is called the:

Accepted Answer

The grantee is the organization or individual that receives the grant.

Question 16

Sometimes nutritionists may need to submit proposals for activities such as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Nutritionists may need to submit proposals for a variety of activities including travel, training, demonstration, and equipment and service, as all these activities can be relevant to their work.

Question 17

Michael wants to improve on the low-income nutrition education program he has developed in his community. He should apply for which type of grant?

Accepted Answer

A research grant would be appropriate for improving a nutrition education program as it can provide funding for studying and developing new methods or strategies to enhance the program's effectiveness.

Question 18

Which of the following is a step in finding grant funding?

Accepted Answer

All the steps listed are part of the process in finding grant funding: having a clear project idea, searching for potential grantors, and applying for financial support.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a skill necessary for successful partnerships with grant providers?

Accepted Answer

Vocal arts performance is not typically a skill required for forming successful partnerships with grant providers, whereas networking, coordination, and cooperative learning are relevant skills.

Question 20

Kyle is writing a grant proposal. Which of the following will not be one of the steps that he will take?

Accepted Answer

A TSF (Technical Specification Form) is not typically part of a grant proposal process. The other steps are common in preparing a grant proposal.

Quiz 14: Acquiring Grantsmanship Skills