Course Description
This course focuses on find grant opportunities in the public or private sector; with a focus on the following elements:
Creating strong statements of need tailored for your prospects;
Navigating federal regulations;
Applying for grants online
Course Core Competencies:
Getting Started with Grant Writing
Topic A: Grant-Writing Basics
Topic B: Preparing for the World of Grant Seeking
Topic C: Understanding What It Takes to Get Funded
Digging Up Grant-Funding Opportunities
Topic A: Wading into Public-Sector Grants
Topic B: Navigating the Grants.gov Gateway
Topic C: Researching Potential Private-Sector Funders
Topic D: Finding What’s Available for Individuals and Businesses
Topic E: Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations
Maximizing Your Chances of Winning a Grant Award
Topic A: Finding Federal Grant Opportunities That Fit Your Needs
Topic B: Winning with Peer Reviews
Topic C: Resuscitating Your Writing
Following the Funder’s Guidelines
Topic A: Preparing Preliminary Documents
Topic B: Developing the Organizational Capability Boilerplate Narrative
Topic C: Validating Your Needs with a Compelling Narrative
Topic D: Using Best Practices to Build the Program Design Narrative
Topic E: Crafting Your Proposed Project Management Team Narrative
Topic F: Creating a Budget That Includes All the Funding You Need
Triple-Checking Your Application, Submitting, and Following Up
Topic A: Checking Off the Mandatory Requirements
Topic B: Knowing What to Do after Submitting Your Application
Topic C: Winning or Losing: What’s Next?
Topic D: Requesting Matching Funds and Other Goodies from Corporate Grant Makers
The Part of Tens
Topic A: Ten e-Grant Tips
Topic B: Ten Steps to Becoming a Grant-Writing Consultant
Topic C: Ten Ways to Continue Building Your Grant-Writing Skills
Agenda
Getting Started with Grant Writing
Topic A: Grant-Writing Basics
Topic B: Preparing for the World of Grant Seeking
Topic C: Understanding What It Takes to Get Funded
Digging Up Grant-Funding Opportunities
Topic A: Wading into Public-Sector Grants
Topic B: Navigating the Grants.gov Gateway
Topic C: Researching Potential Private-Sector Funders
Topic D: Finding What’s Available for Individuals and Businesses
Topic E: Identifying Funds for Nongovernmental Organizations