Course Description:

A hands-on grant writing course that is designed to engage the beginning grant writer in the proposal development process and immerse professionals in strategies for success. Students will learn how to customize case statements or program plans to match a specific grant maker's interest, write sections of a proposal and budget, draft an evaluation plan and articulate the scope of work for staff and subcontractors. Students will gain experience and skills by systematically developing a grant proposal, reviewing the work of professionals and peers and responding to feedback each step of the way.

Real-World Application:

Deploying systematic methods and strategies to plan, secure and integrate grants into a dynamic funding portfolio is essential for professionals in many industries, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, private and public education, foundations and research. This course covers the practical and conceptual aspects of the proposal development process that are critical to grant writing success.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Possess a complete grant package and toolkit for revisions.
• Gain a better understanding of the critical elements of a proposal.
• Know the strategies and methods used to write successful grants from start to finish.

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