Engaging the Community in Grants Development Through Participatory Action Research

This strategy paper promotes the use of participatory action research (PAR) as a best practice for engaging collaborative partners in the development, implementation, and evaluation of grant projects. PAR engaged beneficiaries through the grant project in meaningful ways, allowing these essential community members to directly influence the design of interventions and supports. The model ensures grant professionals fully engage with the community in the development of proposals and implementation of programs, thus promoting engagement and equity while improving outcomes.