Compare & Contrast the Four Models Four Models of Proposal Development Individual Model One investigator develops and implements the project alone Best for small pilots Limited expertise and limited capacity Consultative Model Lead investigator + hired experts (e.g., statistician, evaluator) Adds specific missing skills Still mostly independent work Cooperative Model Several partners divide tasks Institutions share responsibilities but work separately Additive contributions, not fully integrated Collaborative Model Shared planning, shared decision-making, mutual accountability Integrates expertise across disciplines Ideal for complex, multi-layered youth programs