Developing sound goals are critical to grant programs. SMART goals are designed to provide structure and guidance throughout a grant project and better identify what you want to accomplish. This method is especially helpful when applying for grant funding and grant implementation.

In this session, you will learn what SMART goals are and how to create clear, attainable and meaningful goals to develop grant objectives.

Outcomes

*Describe the elements of a SMART goal

*Identify how SMART goals can be applied to any type of project

*Create a SMART goal

Intended Audience

Beginner

Grant writers

Nonprofit startups

Program directors and staff