BUS3083 - Successful Grant Writing Series
Course Description
Successful Grant Writing Series
According to Forbes, “grant writers are in high demand because many non-profits need additional help in putting together grant proposals.” This grant writing series extends beyond learning how to fill out a form to apply for grant funds. Participants will learn the different phases of the actual grant writing process; standard terminology utilized in the grant industry; budgeting; and the essential steps needed to develop a professional grant proposal. From beginning to the end, participants will learn what it takes to become a successful grant writer by learning to formulate a budget, as well as preparing, writing, and properly submitting a grant application.
This program now includes only two modules:
- Module 1-Introduction to Grants & Grant Writing (3 hours) - is recommended for everyone as a refresher or in preparation for Module 2. It is also designed for individuals with minimum experience in grants. After completion, participants then move onto Module 2 - Grant Writing-Advanced Level.
- Module 2-Grant Writing-Advanced Level (3 hours) - is designed for individuals who understand grant writing fundamentals; have experience working on grants; or wish to hone their grant writing skills to a better level.
Module 1 – Introduction to Grants and Grant Writing (3 hours)
You have an idea that meets a need, and you believe that you, or your organization, can achieve the goal. What’s next? You need to work at motivating and persuading others to believe in funding your vision. Developing grant seeking and grant writing skills is the most effective way to obtain funding for your organization. During this course, you will learn standard grant industry terminology and what it takes to create a professional proposal. Along with the “do’s and don’ts” of grant writing, this course lays a foundation of understanding that allows you to proceed to the next levels of grant writing.
Module 2 – Grant Writing-Advanced Level (3 hours)
Professional grant writers are skilled at using clear, specific language that can persuade the reviewers and decision-makers to fund their proposals. Once you understand the significance of grants and how to use the process to turn words into money, it’s important to apply your knowledge. This course enables you to practice an essential skill in grant writing--researching important information to use as reference data. Also, a case study will be assigned and you'll incorporate learned elements to create a proposal packet using the proper application process for specific grants. This packet will include a letter of inquiry, one-page abstract, proposal outline, logic model, evaluative measurement, and budget justification. The instructor will be on hand to provide guidance and direction, while you work independently to create your proposal.
This program includes live online sessions (refer to program outline for dates and times). We will use Zoom (online conferencing software) to hold discussions and practice hands-on skills. To attend the live online sessions in Zoom, the following equipment is recommended:
· Access to a more recent model desktop or laptop, either Windows or Mac or Android or Apple mobile device
· Supported Operating Systems for desktop and laptop: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later, Windows 10 or Windows 8 or 8.1 OR Supported Operating Systems for mobile devices: iOS 7.0 or later, iPad OS 13 or later, Android 4.0x or later, Kindle Fire HD
· Reliable high-speed (cable or DSL) Internet connection
· Internet browser such as Firefox, Chrome, Edge, or Safari
· Recommended: webcam, headset with microphone, if your device does not already have a webcam and microphone
The following recommended courses can also help to hone your grant writing skills:
· MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint or Google Suite
· Communication Skills for Success
· Effective Business Writing
· Critical Thinking
· Organize Yourself-Manage Time and Stress
· Sales Survival Skills
· Tips for Creative Presentations
Course Outline
I. Module 1-Introduction to Grants and Grant Writing (3 hours)
A. Grant fundamentals
1. Funders and who they are
2. Grant announcement or RFP
3. Applicants and who they are (501c3)
B. Proposal process
1. Application
2. Abstract summary
3. Timeline
4. Budget
5. Leveraging
6. Writing rules
C. Writing your proposal
1. Letter of inquiry
2. Project description
3. Evaluative measures
4. Budget justification
5. In-kind matching
6. Formatting
D. Submission process
II. Module 2- Grant Writing-Advanced Level (3 hours)
A. Review of Grant Writing Fundamentals.
B. Are you “grant ready”?
1. RFP Guidelines.
2. Finding Referencing Data.
3. How to Condense the Abstract.
C. Collaborative partners.
1. Public versus private funding streams.
2. Importance of “how” in the project description.
D. Create a timeline.
E. Create a budget and write a budget justification.
F. Type of grants.
G. Writing a letter of inquiry.
H. Research resources
1. Grants.gov
2. SF 424
3. DUNS
4. SAM
5. U.S. Census Bureau
6. American Fact Finder
I. Writing your proposal
1. One-Page Abstract Summary
2. Letter of Support
3. Reference Citings
4. Bibliographies and Resumes
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize standard grant terminology.
2. Apply the do’s and don’ts of grant writing.
3. Use standard practices and procedures to create a professional proposal.
4. Use the proper application process for specific grants.
5. Write a basic abstract and letter of inquiry.
6. Prepare a graphical timeline.
7. Prepare a budget and budget justification for a grant proposal.
8. Create a grant proposal packet consisting of a letter of inquiry, a one-page abstract, proposal outline, logic model, evaluative measurement, and budget justification.
Individual modules:
Introduction to Grants and Grant Writing
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize standard grant industry terminology.
2. Apply the do’s and don’ts of grant writing.
3. Use the standard practices and procedures to create a professional proposal.
Grant Writing-Advanced Level
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Use the proper application process for specific grants.
- Write a basic abstract and letter of inquiry.
- Prepare a graphical timeline
- Prepare a budget and budget justification for a grant proposal
- Create a grant proposal packet consisting of a letter of inquiry, one-page abstract, proposal outline, logic model, evaluative measurement, and budget justification.
Notes
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