Fundamentals of Grant Writing

This course reviews the basic steps in drafting a grant proposal for funding, including planning, researching and writing a grant as well as best practices for following up with potential funders. The course outlines the different types of funders, what a grant seeker should consider when developing a project idea and how it could be funded, understanding how a proposal will be reviewed and the financial concerns of funders, what typical elements are included in a grant proposal, and managing the relationship with a funder, whether the proposal was successful or rejected.

What Will You Learn?

How to identify different types of funders and funding sources
How to plan, research, and prepare a compelling grant proposal
How to write all key sections of a grant proposal (need statement, goals, objectives, budget, evaluation)
How to customize proposals to match funder requirements and priorities
How to use logic models and evaluation plans to show project effectiveness
How to follow funder guidelines, review processes, and compliance expectations
How to build and maintain positive relationships with funders after awards