Goal: Increase physical activity in children and their parents in Wilmington, Delaware through the “Walking for Life” health education program.

This goal is broad and general, and it states what the grant seekers hope to achieve with their program. It is also abstract, not measurable.

Example Objective

Objective 1A: At the end of the first six months of the “Walking for Life” health education program, 100 parents and their children will increase their daily physical activity to walking at least one mile.

This objective is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-phased. It is specific because it states exactly what the grant seekers want to achieve (100 parents and their children increasing their daily physical activity to walking at least one mile). It is measurable because it states how the grant seekers will measure their success (by counting the number of parents and children who increase their physical activity). It is achievable because the goal is realistic and attainable. It is realistic because the goal is in line with the grant program’s goals. It is time-phased because it states a specific time frame for achieving the goal (six months).

How to Write SMART Objectives

To write SMART objectives, you should follow these steps:

1. Make your objectives specific. What exactly do you want to achieve?
2. Make your objectives measurable. How will you measure your success?
3. Make your objectives achievable. Are your goals realistic and attainable?
4. Make your objectives relevant. Are your goals in line with the grant program’s goals?
5. Make your objectives time-phased. When do you want to achieve your goals?

Tips for Writing Effective Goals and Objectives

• Make sure your goals and objectives are aligned with your grant program’s goals.
• Make sure your goals are broad and general, and that your objectives are specific and measurable.
• Use clear and concise language.
• Avoid using jargon.
• Be realistic about what you can achieve with your grant funding.
• Proofread your goals and objectives carefully.

By following these tips, you can write effective goals and objectives that will help you secure funding for your grant-funded health education program.