WINNING Grant Writing

Course
49 Lessons

The WINNING Grant Writing course walks you through the steps necessary to prepare an eye catching grant proposal. Loaded with templates, guides, and samples to simplify the writing process, this course will help you understand grant writing, what funders want to see, and how to increase your chances of WINNING grant funds.

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Course Outline

Introduction

Welcome to WINNING Grant Writing!

WINNING Grant Writing Course Objectives

Becoming a WINNING Grant Writer

Module 1: Beginning Your Journey

Module 1: Introduction

10 Rules for Writing Grant Proposals

Making Sense of Grant Applications

Grant Project Kickoff Meeting

Begin with a Proposal Outline

Module 2: Program Goals

Module 2: Introduction

Conducting a Needs Assessment

Using Data

Using Census Data

Goals vs. Objectives

Aligning with Funder Objectives

Module 2: Wrap Up

Module 3: Logic Models

Module 3: Introduction

Basics of the Logic Model

Developing Logic Models

Using Logic Models

Module 4: Defining Programs

Module 4: Introduction

Aligning with the Needs Assessment

Application Chameleon

Program Recruitment Plan

Module 5: Program Evaluation

Module 5: Introduction

Developing an Evaluation Plan

Metrics in Evaluation

Working with an External Evaluator

Module 6: Partnerships

Module 6: Introduction

Necessity of Collaboration

Defining Partnerships

Advisory Boards

Module 7: Budget Creation

Module 7: Introduction

Creating the Budget

Cost Sharing/Matching

Indirect Costs

Module 8: Sustainability

Module 8: Introduction

Program Revenue

Sustainability through Partnerships

Develop Marketable Products

Module 9: Polishing the Proposal

Module 9: Introduction

Abstract

Preparing for Submission

Designing an Aesthetic Proposal

Module 10: Awarded Funds

Module 10: Introduction

Award Announcements

What If the Proposal Isn't Funded?

Preparing for the Next Opportunity

Course Wrap Up

Resources

Resource Library