This section is a good place to list education, experience, and training of those key persons working the problem. In order to clarify the scope of this problem before you design a program and commit resources, you need hard data. Key tools in your search are the phone book, library and Internet. Key sources of data are the Census Bureau, local college and university program offices, social services, Community Service Board, elementary, middle and high schools, and city Neighborhood Offices, etc. Local college public administration, business, or continuing education programs can provide guidance on designing an evaluation.
Information is also available via the Internet.
A recent Foundation Center survey of grant reviewers notes the majority read the executive summary and the budget first in order to decide if they wanted to review the grant. The budget is critical. Unfortunately it is the proposal section where many churches are the weakest. This site has a sample proposal cover letter, letter of inquiry, proposal, and other items that may be of use to you. This is a typical operating budget.