Project Development Trainings and Manual

The project development trainings are designed to provide prospective ANA applicants with skills to plan successful community development projects. Participants learn how to: work with community and key partners to identify and document specific community problems that stand in the way of meeting community goals; create a project work plan to address those problems and attain community goals; develop measurable outcomes and impacts to the community; and determine the level of resources and funding needed to implement the project. The training sessions are offered free of charge to tribes and Native American, Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander non-profit organizations. Each participant is responsible for paying their own travel costs to attend.

Unfunded ANA applicants are strongly encouraged to attend project development training. To register or to request an electronic version of the training material, please contact us at 1-888-221-9686 or via email at anaeastern@namsinc.org.

Project Development Manual Flyer (PDF 2.28 M)

Project Development Manual (PDF 4.18 M)

By Sections:
Overview of the Administration for Native Americans (PDF 1.2 M)
Introduction to Project Planning and Development (PDF 544 K)
The Project Cycle
An Overview of Project Planning
Approach to Community Development
Initiating the Planning Process

Project Development Steps (PDF 1.44 M)
1. Identify the Vision
2. Conduct a Needs Assessment to Identify the Problem(s)
3. Assess Available Resources
4. Determine the Project Goal
5. Select a Project Approach/Strategy
6. Develop Project Objectives and Activities
7. Identify Potential Challenges and Develop a Contingency Plan
8. Develop a Project Evaluation Plan
9. Develop a Sustainability Strategy
10. Prepare the Line Item Budget, Budget Justification, and Cost Effectiveness
11. Write the Project Summary/Abstract

Summary and Appendices (PDF 2.08 M)
Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Some Planning Processes to Consider
Appendix C: Crafting a Vision Statement
Appendix D: Sample Forms for Community Involvement
Appendix E: Bibliography
Training and Technical Assistance Providers

Upcoming Project Development Trainings:

Eligibility for Technical Assistance
ANA Eastern Region offers free training and technical assistance workshops to Tribes and eligible Native non-profit organizations in Region I. There is a limit of 2 employees per eligible organization and 3 employees per Tribe. Although there is no registration fee for the trainings, attendees are responsible for all of their own travel and per diem costs. Early registration is recommended because trainings are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from us.

Independent grant writers must fax us a signed letter on organization stationary to (571) 323-2101 prior to the training in order to attend.

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