Fundamentals of Grant Writing

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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.

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

Course Content

Fundamentals of Grant Writing

Planning to Write Your Grant Proposal

07:26
Researching Your Grant Proposal

06:30
Writing a Grant Proposal

08:09
Following Up on Your Grant Proposal

05:19
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Fundamentals of Grant Writing

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Course Content

Fundamentals of Grant Writing

Planning to Write Your Grant Proposal

Researching Your Grant Proposal

Writing a Grant Proposal

Following Up on Your Grant Proposal

Lessons included on this quiz:

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