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Rationale While the Goals statement explains what you want to achieve, the Rationale Statement explains why it is important to achieve this. What pedagogical issues are at stake? What is the “problem” or issue that this project will address, and why does this problem matter? How will this project contribute to on-going critical reflection on this issue? What methodological, analytical or informational contribution will this project make? In the hourglass metaphor, this is the top of the glass. Successful proposals place the project's activities in the informed and appropriate context of what has already taken place, or already exists, in the “top half of the hourglass.” Proposals should consider the usual or ordinary practices in the field and explain why they have been inadequate. They should briefly discuss any relevant literature on the topic and review previous projects or activities meant to address these practices. We would encourage you to review previously awarded grants to identify projects that cover similar or related issues, and contact the project directors to discuss with them what they learned from their projects.  Search Awarded GrantsYour grant proposal should explain how and why your proposed activities will address the issues that you have identified – and thereby make advancements and improvements for the “bottom half of the hourglass." Examples of Statements of Rationale: Rationale Example #1 Rationale Example #2 Rationale Example #3 |
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Required Format for Grant Proposals 
Title
Abstract
Student Learning
Goals
Rationale
Outline and Design
Evaluation
Plans for Dissemination
Line Item Budget
Budget Narrative
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