With this course you gain an understanding of the process of grant funding and the steps necessary to increasing your chances of award. Participants will learn key concepts of the grant proposal process including pre-proposal work, planning and program development, proposal writing and development, and grant management. Class will cover:
- How and where to gather information on grants
- Understanding grant guidelines
- Identifying and cultivating partners or contributors to your grant
- Assessing resources needed, both human and operational, for your specific grant
- Projecting a budget for the entire project
- How to justify the need for the grant
- Discussion on how to manage your grant once you are approved
