CDBG Public Services Proposal Narrative
Provide a clear, comprehensive description for your proposed project. Include all the
information requested below. The proposal narrative may be no more than nine single-
sided pages in length. Text must be single spaced, Times New Roman font 12 points,
with a one inch margin on all four sides. Include section headings (ex. Problem
Statement). Pages should be numbered starting on the page (page 1) where you begin
to answer question #1 and end on question # 26 (page 9). All other pages prior to
question #1 will not count as your 9 pages.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
1. What problem condition(s) will this project address?
2. How many people are affected by the problem and what data, if any, did you rely on to
determine this?
3. Does the problem affect specific groups of people (ages, ethnicities, income groups,
etc.) and/or specific geographic areas of the community?
4. Why is it important for DCHD to respond to this problem?
OUTCOMES
5. What are the project’s goals and objectives, and how will the problem be changed as a
result of the project?
6. What measurable outcome will result from this project?
7. Explain in detail how this project aligns with the City’s Resilience Plan.
8. Explain in detail how this project aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan.
9. How does this project address the City’s Strategic Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a
Healthy, Sustainable Community? (We recommend you answer this in question #8 if you
do, do not repeat)
10. Develop and include an Outcome Statement using the “Outcome Statement Worksheet”
that is included in the application packet.
METHODS and OUTPUTS
11. In drafting your response, be sure to address the following points: What methods or
approach will be used to achieve the goals and objectives?
12. Describe any outreach or recruitment efforts that may be needed. If the total number of
clients for the project is greater than the number for DCHD, how will you determine which
clients will be reported to DCHD?
13. Describe your approach to service delivery, and relate how this approach can produce
the desired outcomes. Specify which evidenced based practices will be used in the
provision of services.